Appendicolith and Appendicitis on POCUS
Linear high frequency transducer, viewing an inflamed appendix in sax, with fecolith & "hot fat".
Core criteria for appendicitis: >6mm, noncompressible, blind-ended & no peristalsis. 25-30% have fecolith; Most TTP with transducer, wall edema, & hot fat (bonus findings!).
Dr. Meghan Herbst @EUSmkh
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