Integration of radiology and clinical score in pediatric appendicitis
Articles > Article · 2018
Authors: DERYA AYDIN, Caner TURAN, Ali YURTSEVEN, Petek BAYINDIR, Bade TOKER, Ülküm Zafer DÖKÜMCÜ, Murat SEZAK, Eylem Ulaş SAZ
PEDIATRICS INTERNATIONAL, Journal Indexed in SCI Expanded, International, 2018, vol 60, pp 173-178
DOI: 10.1111/ped.13471
Summary
BackgroundThe efficacy of ultrasonography (US) and abdominal X-ray in combination with Pediatric Appendicitis Score (PAS) is complicated in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis. Abdominal X-ray is as useful as US with clinical assessment when evaluated by experienced pediatric radiologist in acute appendicitis. The aim of this study was to determine the value of US and abdominal X-ray for appendicitis in children when combined with clinical assessment based on PAS, and to establish a practical pathway for acute appendicitis in childhood.