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

Pediatric Radiology (2009) 39(5) 497-499
DOI: 10.1007/s00247-008-1130-4
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There is substantial evidence that imaging may reduce the negative appendectomy rate, also in children. However, controversy exists about the preferred method: US or CT, and the choice appears to be determined by the side of the Atlantic Ocean. This review brings forth several arguments in favour of US.

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Holscher, H. C., & Heij, H. A. (2009). Imaging of acute appendicitis in children: EU versus U.S. ... or US versus CT? A European perspective. In Pediatric Radiology (Vol. 39, pp. 497–499). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-008-1130-4

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