In an attempt to limit radiation exposure from CT in the evaluation of abdominal pain, many centers have adopted an "ultrasound first, followed by CT if needed" approach. CT is typically used when the ...
April 16, 2012 — Young children and girls older than 10 years appear to have fewer unnecessary appendectomies when diagnostic computerized tomography (CT) and/or ultrasound are used. These imaging ...
New York, NY – Using portable ultrasound as a first-line imaging study in kids with suspected appendicitis helps reduce emergency room length of stay and reduces the need for CT scans, according to a ...