CT and US in the Diagnosis of Appendicitis: An Argument for CT
2010; Radiological Society of North America; Volume: 255; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1148/radiol.09091211
ISSN1527-1315
Autores Tópico(s)Ultrasound in Clinical Applications
ResumoHomeRadiologyVol. 255, No. 1 PreviousNext REVIEWS AND COMMENTARYCONTROVERSIESCT and US in the Diagnosis of Appendicitis: An Argument for CTMarta Hernanz-Schulman Marta Hernanz-Schulman Author AffiliationsAddress correspondence to the author (e-mail: [email protected]).Marta Hernanz-Schulman Published Online:Mar 10 2010https://doi.org/10.1148/radiol.09091211MoreSectionsFull textPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesCiteTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints ShareShare onFacebookXLinked In AbstractRadiation exposure is reduced by judicious and appropriate use of imaging modalities; in our quest to reduce potential stochastic risks, unnecessary surgery and a ruptured appendix are not the most appropriate alternatives.References1 Applegate KE, Sivit CJ, Myers MT, Pschesang B. Using helical CT to diagnosis acute appendicitis in children: spectrum of findings. AJR Am J Roentgenol 2001;176(2):501–505. 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