Diagnosis of Pediatric Appendicitis: Is MR Imaging More Appropriate than CT
Abstract
In lieu of potential radiation risks associated with CT, MR imaging has become much more prevalent in the evaluation of children with suspected appendicitis . While several studies have demonstrated its efficacy at dedicated stand-alone pediatric hospitals , the goal of this study is to determine if implementation of a MR pediatric appendicitis protocol is feasible in the non-subspecialty pediatric setting, where non-pediatric radiologists routinely perform interpretation.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 30, 2017
- Accession Number
- AD1037107
Entities
People
- Christian L. Carlson
- James D Covelli
- Justin E. Costello
- Sunthosh P. Madireddi
Organizations
- 59th Medical Wing