Appendicitis in young children: imaging experience and clinical outcomes.
retrospective_cohort · Level III
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Abstract
Our purpose was to evaluate the imaging characteristics and clinical outcomes of children less than 5 years old who underwent surgery for presumed appendicitis. Appendicitis is not rare in young children and imaging findings reflect the high frequency of perforation in this population.
Medical subject headings
- Appendicitis