Abstract
Article: Pilot Study: Outcomes of the Full Abdominopelvic Ultrasound Protocol for Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis in Children: A Retrospective Chart Review
Authors: Robert Dima, BMRSc, DMS, PhD(c), Yongdong Wang, MD, Sara Zuccolo, BMRSc, DMS, Michelle Palmer, BMRSc, DMS, and Kerry Cheong, BMRSc, DMS
Category: Pediatric Sonography [PS]
Credit: 0.5 SDMS CME Credit
Objectives: After studying the article entitled “Pilot Study: Outcomes of the Full Abdominopelvic Ultrasound Protocol for Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis in Children: A Retrospective Chart Review,” you will be able to:
Identify the indications for an ultrasound examination of the appendix on a pediatric patient
Identify alternative findings during an evaluation of the appendix
Understand the feasibility of the true value of an abdominopelvic US for suspected acute appendicitis (AA)
Which modality is widely considered appropriate for diagnosis of AA in children? MRI CT Ultrasound X-ray
The appendix was definitively identified in what percentage of cases? 50.1% 25.5% 100% 61.7%
Which of the following was a major limitation of this study? Patient age Inability to identify whether a change in ER management of patients was attributable to alternative US findings Lack of training Patient cooperation
In addition to evaluating the appendix, which organs are also evaluated during an appendix scan? Bladder and bowel Bowel and pelvis Solid abdominal organs, retroperitoneum, bowel, and pelvis Pelvis and RUQ
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