Can Ultrasound Spot the Culprit – Evaluating the Effectiveness of Ultrasonography in Precisely Diagnosing Acute Appendicitis in Children
Ultrasonography demonstrates high sensitivity and specificity in diagnosing pediatric appendicitis, making it a promising preoperative investigation. However, it may not accurately differentiate between simple and complicated cases. A comprehensive approach involving clinical and laboratory parameters alongside secondary imaging may be necessary for accurate diagnosis, especially in cases of perforated appendicitis.
Authors
- Arvind Sinha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7988-7171)
- Kirtikumar J. Rathod (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2031-8812)
- Somya Bhatt (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-1147-1558)
- Rahul Saxena (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4517-8529)
- Ayushi Vig (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4629-0168)
- Pushpinder Singh Khera (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9714-5462)
- Taruna Yadav (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3644-6093)
- Manish Pathak
- Shreyas Krishnamurthy
Institutions
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences Jodhpur (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons
- Published
- 2024-09-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4103/jiaps.jiaps_89_24
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.38