Diagnostic performance of standardized ultrasound protocol for detecting perforation in pediatric appendicitis

ConclusionThe diagnostic performance of ultrasound using a standardized US technique was similar to that reported in prior studies for detecting perforated appendicitis. Despite low sensitivity, individual ultrasound findings and overall diagnostic impression of “evidence of appendix perforation” remain highly specific.

Source: Pediatric Radiology - July 23, 2019 Category: Radiology Source Type: research