US for Suspected Appendicitis in Children

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Audience: Medical Students and Radiology Residents

Learning Objectives:
Recognize and describe key imaging features for the diagnosis of acute appendicitis on US

Summary:
Graded compression ultrasound is first line imaging for suspected appendicitis in children
Acute appendicitis
Greater than 6 mm
Incompressible
Adjacent inflammation or fluid
US has variable sensitivity and specificity and is user dependent
Appendix is often not visualized
CT requires ionizing radiation but performs better
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I had a case today! Pt was sent to the ER immediately after Dr. Visit. Your video was very informative. Thank you for sharing.

ndavis
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Kindly do more Ultrasound videos, I love how you reach through your topics

D_Ladybug
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What is the cause of echogenic fat adjacent the appendix ?

rahaafzaly
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What is the difference Acute and chronic appendicitis ?? I do no please send me the answer i am waiting

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