Performance of MRI for suspected appendicitis in pediatric patients and negative appendectomy rate: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
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DOI: 10.1002/jmri.25825
Abstract: To evaluate in pediatric patients the diagnostic performance of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for suspected appendicitis and its negative appendectomy rate. read more here.
Keywords: mri suspected; appendectomy rate; suspected appendicitis; negative appendectomy ... See more keywords
The Impact of Imaging on Negative Appendectomies for Early Appendicitis in Children
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DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000001965
Abstract: Objectives The rate of negative appendectomy in children is 7%. The value of imaging depends on the institution. In addition, imaging errors can lead to an appendectomy in children who do not have appendicitis. It… read more here.
Keywords: diagnosis; impact imaging; negative appendectomies; appendectomies early ... See more keywords