2021
DOI: 10.1177/0846537121993797
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging Provides Useful Diagnostic Information Following Equivocal Ultrasound in Children With Suspected Appendicitis

Abstract: Purpose: In Canada, ultrasonography is the primary imaging modality for children with suspected appendicitis, yet equivocal studies are common. Magnetic resonance imaging provides promise as an adjunct imaging strategy. The primary objective of this study was to determine the proportion of children with suspected appendicitis and equivocal ultrasound where magnetic resonance imaging determined a diagnosis. Methods: A prospective consecutive cohort of children aged 5-17 years presenting to a tertiary pediatric … Show more

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