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

Authors: Donald P. Frush, Karen S. Frush, Keith T. Oldham

Published in: Pediatric Radiology | Issue 5/2009

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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Title: Imaging of acute appendicitis in children: EU versus U.S. … or US versus CT? A North American perspective
Authors: Donald P. Frush
Karen S. Frush
Keith T. Oldham
Publication date: 01-05-2009
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Pediatric Radiology / Issue 5/2009
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-008-1131-3

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