Currently, _____ is the most accurate imaging examination for evaluating patients who do not have a clear clinical diagnosis of acute appendicitis.

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Computed tomography (CT) is currently the most accurate imaging examination for evaluating patients who do not have a clear clinical diagnosis of acute appendicitis. CT has a high specificity and sensitivity, and can visualize the inflamed appendix as well as any complications such as abscess formation or perforation. Abdominal radiography, magnetic resonance enterography (MRE), and colonoscopy are not typically used as initial imaging modalities for suspected acute appendicitis.

Currently, _____ Is the Most Accurate Imaging Examination for Evaluating