The utility of sonographic signs to diagnose simple and complicated appendicitis in children.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Acute appendicitis is classified into simple (SA) and complicated (CA). Ultrasound scans (USS) can be useful in clinically equivocal cases, by visualising primary and secondary signs. This study explores the utility of sonographic signs to diagnose and differentiate appendicitis in children.

Methods

Single-centre retrospective cohort study over a 2-year period. Consecutive USS for suspected appendicitis were included; sonographic signs were extracted from standardised institutional worksheets. USS results were compared with pre-defined intraoperative criteria for SA and CA, confirmed with histological analysis. Data are reported as median [interquartile range], percentages (number), area under the curve (AUC), conventional diagnostic formulae and adjusted odds rat

SUBMITTER: Tong L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9918567 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature