Point-of-care ultrasound diagnostic accuracy for pediatric appendicitis in emergency departments
Ultrasound Cuts Radiation Risk for Kids with Belly Pain
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 8 studies (993 pediatric patients) evaluated point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) for suspected appe…
Ultrasound scans in the ER can spot appendicitis in kids with high accuracy and help reduce radiation exposure from CT scans for young patie…
NLR, SII, and appendiceal diameter combination shows diagnostic accuracy for complicated appendicitis
Can simple blood tests and a scan help doctors spot a more serious appendicitis?
A retrospective single-center diagnostic cohort study of 207 patients with pathologically confirmed appendicitis found that combining neutro…
Combining two simple blood markers with a scan width helps doctors spot serious appendicitis about 87% of the time before surgery.