Improving the value of ultrasound in children with suspected appendicitis: a prospective study integrating secondary sonographic signs

Purpose The purpose of this study was to determine whether the awareness and inclusion of secondary sonographic signs of appendicitis, in combination with a structured evaluation as part of engagement and training for sonographers, improved appendix visualization rates and reduced equivocal findings...

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Main Authors: Tristan Reddan, Jonathan Corness, Fiona Harden, Kerrie Mengersen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Ultrasound in Medicine 2019-01-01
Series:Ultrasonography
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Online Access:http://www.e-ultrasonography.org/upload/usg-17062.pdf