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PURPOSE: Ultrasound (US) of the right lower quadrant (RLQ) is the recommended initial imaging modality for evaluating appendicitis in children. Unfortunately, appendix visualization rates on US remain low, and overall… Click to show full abstract
PURPOSE: Ultrasound (US) of the right lower quadrant (RLQ) is the recommended initial imaging modality for evaluating appendicitis in children. Unfortunately, appendix visualization rates on US remain low, and overall accuracy is user dependent resulting in equivocal US results that often prompt subsequent computer tomography scans (CT) or admissions for observation. The purpose of this study was to determine if implementation of a standardized US report …
Keywords:
standardized templates;
improve care;
ultrasound reports;
templates ultrasound;
care resource;
reports improve
Journal Title: Pediatrics
Year Published: 2018
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Journal Title: Pediatrics
Year Published: 2018
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