Increased Renal Echogenicity in Children With Appendicitis
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DOI: 10.1002/jum.14480
Abstract: Ultrasound (US) is an important modality for the detection of acute appendicitis in children but has limited sensitivity and specificity. Therefore, additional US findings may contribute to the diagnosis. In our experience, children with acute… read more here.
Keywords: echogenicity children; medicine; increased renal; renal echogenicity ... See more keywords
Association between Antibiotic Redosing Prior to Incision and Risk of Incisional Site Infection in Children with Appendicitis.
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DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000005747
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To evaluate whether redosing antibiotics within an hour of incision is associated with a reduction in incisional surgical site infection (iSSI) in children with appendicitis. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Existing data remain conflicting as… read more here.
Keywords: site infection; children appendicitis; prior incision; incision ... See more keywords