The Usefulness of Combined B Mode and Doppler Ultrasonography to Guide Treatment of Appendicitis

Conclusion Even if US findings reveal swelling or an irregular submucosal layer, when power Doppler identifies abundant blood flow, inflammation may improve spontaneously. Decreased appendiceal wall blood flow indicates irreversible necrotic change. Doppler and B-mode US used together improve acute appendicitis treatment.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text
Source: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research