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
Imaging for Suspected Appendicitis: Variation Between Academic and Private Practice Models
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DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000000694
Abstract: Background Little is known regarding the effect of different emergency department (ED) practice models on computed tomography (CT) and ultrasound (US) utilization for suspected appendicitis in the ED and through the potential inpatient hospital stay.… read more here.
Keywords: practice models; site; suspected appendicitis; private practice ... See more keywords
Intravenous ketorolac versus morphine in children presenting with suspected appendicitis: a pilot single-centre non-inferiority randomised controlled trial
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-056499
Abstract: Objectives Despite a lack of evidence demonstrating superiority to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, like ketorolac, that are associated with lower risk of harms, opioids remain the most prescribed analgesic for acute abdominal pain. In this pilot… read more here.
Keywords: morphine children; trial; ketorolac; suspected appendicitis ... See more keywords
Laparoscopic appendectomy versus open appendectomy for suspected appendicitis during pregnancy: a systematic review and updated meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1186/s12893-019-0505-9
Abstract: BackgroundRecently, laparoscopic appendectomies (LAs) have been widely performed instead of open appendectomies (OAs) during pregnancy. However, concerns about the safety of LA during pregnancy remain. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the current… read more here.
Keywords: pregnancy; analysis; systematic review; appendectomy ... See more keywords
Routine ultrasound for suspected appendicitis in children: a single-centre retrospective cohort study.
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DOI: 10.1308/rcsann.2021.0326
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Appendicitis continues to be a common surgical emergency in children, but its diagnosis remains challenging. Use of diagnostic imaging to confirm appendicitis has gained popularity in some countries because it is associated with lower… read more here.
Keywords: suspected appendicitis; appendicitis children; routine ultrasound; appendicitis ... See more keywords