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CT for suspected appendicitis in children: an analysis of diagnostic errors

CT for suspected appendicitis in children: an analysis of diagnostic errors Isolated CT findings of an appendicolith, an enlarged appendix, or minimal fat stranding are not sufficient signs for the diagnosis of appendicitis. Pathological diagnosis rather than surgical findings should be used as the reference standard of true-positive imaging findings. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Pediatric Radiology Springer Journals

CT for suspected appendicitis in children: an analysis of diagnostic errors

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Publisher
Springer Journals
Copyright
Copyright © 2006 by Springer-Verlag
Subject
Medicine & Public Health; Oncology ; Ultrasound; Nuclear Medicine ; Neuroradiology ; Pediatrics ; Imaging / Radiology
ISSN
0301-0449
eISSN
1432-1998
DOI
10.1007/s00247-005-0079-9
pmid
16463152
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Abstract

Isolated CT findings of an appendicolith, an enlarged appendix, or minimal fat stranding are not sufficient signs for the diagnosis of appendicitis. Pathological diagnosis rather than surgical findings should be used as the reference standard of true-positive imaging findings.

Journal

Pediatric RadiologySpringer Journals

Published: Feb 7, 2006

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