Computed Tomography Use Plateaus Among Children With Emergency Visits for Abdominal Pain

Conclusions In contrast to the earlier dramatic increase in CT use for pediatric patients with abdominal pain, CT remained constant between 2008 and 2011. There was no associated change in the rate of diagnosis of appendicitis or hospitalization; however, ultrasound is increasing.
Source: Pediatric Emergency Care - Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research