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Erschienen in: Pediatric Radiology 5/2009

01.05.2009 | Minisymposium

Imaging of acute appendicitis in children: EU versus U.S. … or US versus CT? A North American perspective

verfasst von: Donald P. Frush, Karen S. Frush, Keith T. Oldham

Erschienen in: Pediatric Radiology | Ausgabe 5/2009

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Abstract

The timing, type, and technique of imaging evaluation of suspected appendicitis in children are all debated. This debate is both local and international. The fact is that choices in imaging evaluation will depend on both local and national influences, which are reasonable and to be expected. There still is a responsibility, though, for those involved with evaluation of patients with possible appendicitis to come to agreement about an appropriate diagnostic pathway that considers standards of care and available resources.
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Metadaten
Titel
Imaging of acute appendicitis in children: EU versus U.S. … or US versus CT? A North American perspective
verfasst von
Donald P. Frush
Karen S. Frush
Keith T. Oldham
Publikationsdatum
01.05.2009
Verlag
Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in
Pediatric Radiology / Ausgabe 5/2009
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Elektronische ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-008-1131-3

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