In an attempt to limit radiation exposure from CT in the evaluation of abdominal pain, many centers have adopted an "ultrasound first, followed by CT if needed" approach. CT is typically used when the ...

Appendicitis, the most common potential surgical problem for kids seen in the emergency department, can be visualized with a high degree of accuracy using point-of-care ultrasound. Using it as ...

A new study published in the journal The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health reports that suspected appendicitis in children is not only among the most common pediatric conditions but often wrongly ...

Using ultrasound as the first diagnostic imaging technique to detect appendicitis in children produces comparable outcomes to using computed tomography (CT) scans and does not increase hospital length ...

Introduction: Residual appendicitis involving the stump of the appendix has been well described in the literature in the past. Case report: We report the case of a 43 year old male with acute onset of ...

New York, NY – Using portable ultrasound as a first-line imaging study in kids with suspected appendicitis helps reduce emergency room length of stay and reduces the need for CT scans, according to a ...