Pelvic ultrasound in women with right iliac fossa pain led to 42% pathology detection, with appendicitis diagnosis in 4.8%. Ultrasound had 78% specificity for appendicitis. Preoperative imaging reduced negative appendicectomy rates to 21.3%. Results advocate for ultrasound as a useful tool alongside clinical assessment in managing these patients.
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