Accuracy of ultrasonography for differentiating between simple and complex appendicitis in children.
David J NijssenPaul van AmstelJoost van SchuppenLaurens D Eeftinck SchattenkerkRamon R GorterRoel BakxPublished in: Pediatric surgery international (2021)
Ultrasonography as standalone modality is not suitable for differentiating between simple and complex appendicitis in children. To improve preoperative differentiation, other variables such as clinical signs and laboratory data are necessary in conjunction with ultrasonography findings.