What is the sensitivity of abdominal CT for intraabdominal "badness" in patients > 18 y/o who present with acute non-traumatic abdominal pain?

89%

With "badness" defined as those ailments needing treatment within 24 hours.


Source

Lameris, W. et al. "Imaging strategies for detection of urgent conditions in patients with acute abdominal pain: diagnostic accuracy study" BMJ. March 2009.