In:
Pediatrics International, Wiley, Vol. 56, No. 1 ( 2014-02), p. 95-99
Abstract:
The aim of this study was to investigate the integration of ultrasound ( US) findings with A lvarado score in diagnosing or excluding acute appendicitis. Methods Data were analyzed in 122 pediatric patients with suspected appendicitis who had undergone US. The US findings were classified into four groups, and the patients were classified into three groups according to A lvarado score. US results and A lvarado score were compared. Results A lvarado score was a good predictor of appendicitis for scores ≥7. Conclusion In the case of non‐visualization of the appendix without a high A lvarado score, appendicitis can be safely ruled out.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1328-8067
,
1442-200X
DOI:
10.1111/ped.2014.56.issue-1
Language:
English
Publisher:
Wiley
Publication Date:
2014
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2008621-0