Diagnostic performance of ultrasound without any colon preparation for detecting colorectal polyps in pediatric patients

ConclusionThe accuracy for detecting colorectal polyps by ultrasound was 89% (95% CI, 80 –95%) in our cohort. Polyps found in the rectum and relatively smaller polyps accounted for several false-negative cases.

http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s00247-019-04467-5

Source: Pediatric Radiology - July 12, 2019 Category: Radiology Source Type: research