Factors affecting perception of the normal pediatric appendix on sonography

ConclusionSonography to rule out appendicitis in the pediatric patient is in general most successful when performed by experienced sonographers with adequate time to perform the scan. Triaging patients to those sonographers who have displayed optimal perceptual ability of the normal appendix may help optimize patient care and hospital resources. Having experienced sonographers available after hours would allow for optimal care in the setting of ‘query’ appendicitis.
Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal - Category: Radiology Source Type: research