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Background: Several studies have shown that the majority of patients with simple appendicitis can be treated effectively and safely with antibiotics, avoiding unnecessary operation. Objectives: The objective of this study was to assess the role of diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) in the follow-up of conservative treatment of simple appendicitis. Results: We found statistically significant correlation between ADC values, maximum appendix diameter and laboratory parameters. During follow-up period four surgical procedures were performed for reccurent appendicitis. Conclusion: DWI may be used with a significant success for follow-up evaluation of patients with simple appendicitis. As a monitoring imaging method, DWI may also aid in determining the recurrences of appendicitis.