Table 2: Preoperative US examinations in relation to CT examinations performed 2003-2012.

CT examination Ultrasound examination
Not performed Direct signs of appendicitis Indirect signs of appendicitis Inconclusive Total
Not performed 667 159 9 72 907
Direct signs of appendicitis 156 6 5 48 215
Indirect signs of appendicitis 12 1 0 5 18
Total 835 166 14 125 1140