[Intraluminal catheter appendicography in diagnosis of chronic appendicitis]

In an effort to enhance the rate of correct diagnosis of chronic appendicitis, endoscopic intraluminal catheter appendicography was performed in 40 patients clinically suspected of chronic appendicitis. Catheter appendicography disclosed normal appendix in 22 cases, hence avoiding unnecessary appendectomy. Appendectomy was undertaken in the remaining 18 positively diagnosed patients giving a cure rate of 72.2%.