Pre‐referral ultrasound for cryptorchidism: Still common, still not necessary
Despite international and local guidelines, cryptorchid children continue to undergo ultrasound prior to referral. Such ultrasounds do not provide utility, or value for cost. We recommend avoiding their routine use for suspicion of testicular maldescent and working together to improve strategies for translating evidence-based guidelines into clinical practice.
Authors
- Bhaveshkumar Patel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5771-5339)
- Craig A. McBride (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8377-1748)
- Grace Boyd (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2107-4506)
Institutions
- Griffith University (AU)
- Bond University (AU)
- The University of Queensland (AU)
- Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health
- Published
- 2024-10-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/jpc.16689
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.69
Funders
- University of Queensland