Researchers found that large pediatric centers achieve low rates of delayed diagnosis of appendicitis while also having the lowest rates of CT use.

Although the delayed diagnosis of appendicitis is dangerous ... including ultrasounds, CT scans, blood tests and consultation with surgical specialists, their implementation varies among different ...

Abdominal pain is among the most common reasons children are taken to the emergency department. A small proportion of them usually have appendicitis, and timely detection is essential.

A small proportion of them usually have appendicitis, and timely detection ... CT scans, blood tests and consultation with surgical specialists, their implementation varies among different ...