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Khasawneh R, El-Heis M, Al-Omari M, Al-Qaralleh MA, Al-Manasra AR, Alqudah AA, Awad S. The radiological characteristics of childhood intussusception including unusual features and rare pathological lead points. Heliyon 2021; 7:e07231. [PMID: 34169171 PMCID: PMC8207212 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e07231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2021] [Revised: 05/17/2021] [Accepted: 06/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To describe the radiological characteristics for childhood intussusceptions including unusual radiological features and rare pathological lead points (PLP). MATERIAL AND METHODS The medical records of all childhood intussusceptions between 1/1/2010 -1/10/2020 were retrospectively reviewed. 95 cases were identified in 82 patients. The demographic data, presenting symptoms, diagnostic and treatment methods, radiological features, and PLPs among the different types of intussusception were analyzed. RESULTS Ileocolic intussusception (ICI) represented 53.7% (51/95). The average age for ICI was 1.87 years. Males constituted 72.1% (31/43). 29.4% (15/51) were treated primarily surgically due to peritonitis. Small bowel intussusception (SBI) represented 40% (38/95) in which females constituted 51.5% (17/33). Ileo-ileal represented 63.2% (24/38). 81.8% (27/33) were transient. On ultrasound; There was a statistically significant difference in the size of the outer diameter of ICI compared to SBI (P-value 0.00012). Ileo-ileocolic and colo-colic intussusceptions constituted 3.2% (3/95); each and were more common in females. Vomiting was the most common symptom for intussusception and ultrasound was diagnostic in the majority of cases. PLPs were seen in 36.6% (30/82) of the patients of which the average age was 7 years. PLPs/risk factors were benign in 80% (24/30). A case of colo-colic intussusception was seen in a 16-year-old female due to clear cell sarcoma which was not reported before. 12.2% patients (10/82) had recurrent intussusception. CONCLUSION Our study showed that ICI is the most commonly encountered type. SBIs are mostly transient. It is important to radiologically determine the type of intussusception and to identify PLPs or unusual radiological features to avoid unnecessary intervention and significant patient morbidity.
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- Ruba Khasawneh
- Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, King Abdullah University Hospital, Irbid 22110, Jordan
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, King Abdullah University Hospital, Irbid 22110, Jordan
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, King Abdullah University Hospital, Irbid 22110, Jordan
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, King Abdullah University Hospital, Irbid 22110, Jordan
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, King Abdullah University Hospital, Irbid 22110, Jordan
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Irbid Specialty Hospital, Irbid 21110, Jordan
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- Department of Pediatrics and Neonatology, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid 22110, Jordan
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Kim PH, Hwang J, Yoon HM, Lee JY, Jung AY, Lee JS, Cho YA. Predictors of failed enema reduction in children with intussusception: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur Radiol 2021; 31:8081-8097. [PMID: 33974147 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-021-07935-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2020] [Revised: 02/25/2021] [Accepted: 03/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To identify predictors of failed enema reduction in children with intussusception. METHODS PubMed and EMBASE were searched for all studies published over a 20-year time frame, prior to March 25, 2020. Original articles that reported predictors of failed enema reduction were included. The pooled odds ratio (OR) for successful enema reduction according to various features was calculated. The combined estimates were meta-analytically pooled by random-effects modeling. The risk of bias was assessed using the National Institute of Health Quality Assessment Tool. This review was registered to the PROSPERO (CRD42020190178). RESULTS A total of 38 studies, comprising 40,133 cases, were included. The shorter duration of symptoms (< 24 h; combined OR, 3.812; 95% CI, 2.150-6.759) and abdominal pain (combined OR, 2.098; 95% CI, 1.405-3.133) were associated with the success (all p < 0.001). Age < 1 year (combined OR, 0.385; 95% CI, 0.166-0.893; p = 0.026), fever (combined OR, 0.519; 95% CI, 0.371-0.725; p < 0.001), rectal bleeding (combined OR, 0.252; 95% CI, 0.165-0.387; p < 0.001), and vomiting (combined OR, 0.497; 95% CI, 0.372-0.664; p < 0.001) were associated with the failed reduction. The ascites (combined OR, 0.127; 95% CI, 0.044-0.368; p = 0.001), left-sided intussusception (combined OR, 0.121; 95% CI, 0.058-0.252; p < 0.001), and trapped fluid (combined OR, 0.179; 95% CI, 0.061-0.525; p = 0.017) on US were associated with the failed reduction. CONCLUSIONS Successful predictors for intussusception reduction have been summarized. This evidence can help identify patients who are more likely to fail non-operative reduction and could be potential surgical candidates. KEY POINTS • A shorter duration of symptoms and presence of abdominal pain were associated with increased probability of success. • Age (less than 1 year), presence of fever, rectal bleeding, vomiting, and presence of ascites, left-sided intussusception, or trapped fluid on ultrasonography were associated with decreased probability of success. • This study suggests that various clinical and ultrasonography predictors would help identify patients who are more likely to fail nonoperative reduction and identify potential preoperative candidates.
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- Pyeong Hwa Kim
- Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, 88, Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 05505, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Hallym University Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, 88, Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 05505, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, 88, Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 05505, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, 88, Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 05505, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, 88, Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 05505, Republic of Korea
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Vo A, Levin TL, Taragin B, Khine H. Management of Intussusception in the Pediatric Emergency Department: Risk Factors for Recurrence. Pediatr Emerg Care 2020; 36:e185-e188. [PMID: 29232349 DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000001382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND The standard treatment for intussusception is air reduction enema (ARE) with inpatient observation for 24 to 48 hours to monitor for recurrence. More recent but limited observations suggest that patients who have undergone successful ARE can safely be discharged after 4 to 6 hours of observation. Our primary objective was to identify risk factors associated with early recurrence. Our secondary objectives included validating risk criteria from prior studies and identifying risk factors for ARE failures. DESIGN/METHODS A retrospective cohort study of children discharged from a large urban quaternary hospital with a final diagnosis of intussusception (International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, code 560.0) or who underwent ARE from 2005 to 2015 was identified. Demographic data, radiology images, and clinical course were recorded. Repeat visits, cases with incomplete medical records, and those with incorrect diagnoses were excluded. RESULTS A total of 250 cases were identified. Two hundred cases were included for analysis. Fifty were excluded. Of the 163 who had successful reduction with ARE, 22 patients (13.5%) recurred, and 12 (7.3%) recurred within 48 hours. Fever (odds ratio, 4.25; P = 0.04; 95% confidence interval, 1.04-17.3) and female sex (odds ratio, 7.94; P = 0.01; 95% confidence interval, 1.82-34.6) were independently associated with early recurrence. No radiologic features were associated with early recurrence. CONCLUSIONS Early recurrence after successful ARE was low, although more frequent in girls and in those with fever over 100.4°F. We therefore advocate for prospective studies to validate these risk criteria to identify patients who are at low risk for early recurrence and may qualify for early discharge from the emergency department.
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- Radiology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Children's Hospital at Montefiore, Bronx, NY
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- Radiology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Children's Hospital at Montefiore, Bronx, NY
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Goel I, Anand R, Choudhury SR, Agarwal S. Evolving Concepts in Ultrasonography of Pediatric Intussusceptions: Unequivocal Differentiation of Ileocolic, Obstructive and Transient Small-Bowel Intussusceptions. ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE & BIOLOGY 2020; 46:589-597. [PMID: 31924421 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2019.12.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2019] [Revised: 12/03/2019] [Accepted: 12/09/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The main aim of the study was to elaborate on the various ultrasonographic parameters that can be used for definite differentiation of ileocolic, obstructive small-bowel and transient small-bowel intussusceptions (SBI). In this study, 90 children (63 boys and 27 girls) with suspected intussusception were evaluated. Of these, 54 cases were diagnosed as obstructive intussusceptions (33 ileocolic and 21 ileoileal), 15 cases were classified as transient SBIs and 21 cases were negative for intussusception. The mean fat core diameter was 1.45 ± 0.32 cm for ileocolic versus 0.37 ± 0.06 cm for obstructive SBI versus 0.29 ± 0.08 cm for transient SBI (p < 0.001). The mean lesion diameter was 3.23 ± 0.08 cm for ileocolic intussusceptions and 2.12 ± 0.038 cm for SBI (p < 0.001), and the ratio of inner fat core to outer wall thickness was greater than 1 for ileocolic intussusceptions and less than 1 for SBI. A statistically significant difference was found between segmental invagination of transient versus obstructive SBIs with mean values of 1.93 ± 0.39 cm and 3.17 ± 0.25 cm, respectively, and an "optimal" threshold at 2.5 cm.
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- Ishan Goel
- Department of Radiodiagnosis, Lady Hardinge Medical College and associated hospitals, Delhi, India.
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis, Lady Hardinge Medical College and associated hospitals, Delhi, India
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Lady Hardinge Medical College and associated hospitals, Delhi, India
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- Department of Pathology, Lady Hardinge Medical College and associated hospitals, Delhi, India
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Gondek AS, Riaza L, Cuadras D, Castellarnau XT, Krauel L. Ileocolic intussusception: Predicting the probability of success of ultrasound guided saline enema from clinical and sonographic data. J Pediatr Surg 2018; 53:599-604. [PMID: 29150367 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2017.10.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2017] [Revised: 10/14/2017] [Accepted: 10/17/2017] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND/PURPOSE To identify factors that dim the efficacy of ultrasound guided saline enema (USGSE) and to design a mathematical model for predicting the probability of success of USGSE. METHODS Retrospective review of patients admitted with the diagnosis of ileocolic intussusception from 2009 to 2014. Demographics, clinical and sonographic data were reviewed. RESULTS 116 first episodes of ileocolic intussusceptions. 109 USGSE attempts were analyzed. Composite reduction rate was 77%. A significant relationship was found between initial location of the intussusception, free peritoneal fluid (OR=0.329, 95% CI: 0.124-0.875), negative Doppler signal and sonographic signs of intestinal occlusion and unsuccessful USGSE. Initial location beyond the splenic angle was an independent risk factor for USGSE failure (OR=0.053, 95% CI: 0.005-0.534). A predictive model based on onset of symptoms, free peritoneal fluid and intussusception location was a reliable tool for prediction (AUC 0.63, 95% CI: 0.53-0.817). Assuming that a patient with less than 75.3% chance of USGSE success is going to fail, we would identify more than 80.9% of the real failures. CONCLUSIONS This predictive model could be a filter selection for the patients at risk of USGSE failure and therefore candidates to further imaging investigations or referral to a surgical unit. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III.
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- Andrea Soria Gondek
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Hospital Sant Joan de Déu, Universitat de Barcelona. Passeig Sant Joan de Déu 2, 08950 Esplugues de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain.
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- Department of Pediatric Radiology, Hospital Sant Joan de Déu, Universitat de Barcelona. Passeig Sant Joan de Déu 2, 08950 Esplugues de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Statistics, Fundació Sant Joan de Déu. Carrer Santa Rosa 39-57, 08950 Esplugues de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain.
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Hospital Sant Joan de Déu, Universitat de Barcelona. Passeig Sant Joan de Déu 2, 08950 Esplugues de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain.
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Hospital Sant Joan de Déu, Universitat de Barcelona. Passeig Sant Joan de Déu 2, 08950 Esplugues de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain.
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Variables determining the success of ultrasound-guided hydrostatic reduction of intussusception in infants. ANNALS OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY 2017. [DOI: 10.1097/01.xps.0000508444.67598.8c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Fallon SC, Lopez ME, Zhang W, Brandt ML, Wesson DE, Lee TC, Rodriguez JR. Risk factors for surgery in pediatric intussusception in the era of pneumatic reduction. J Pediatr Surg 2013; 48:1032-6. [PMID: 23701778 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2013.02.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2013] [Accepted: 02/03/2013] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Surgical treatment is still necessary for intussusception management in a subgroup of patients, despite advances in enema reduction techniques. Early identification of these patients should improve outcomes. METHODS The medical records of patients treated for intussusception at our institution from 2006 to 2011 were reviewed. Univariate and multivariate analyses, including stepwise logistic regression, were performed. RESULTS Overall, 379 patients were treated for intussusception, and 101 (26%) patients required operative management, with 34 undergoing intestinal resection. The post-operative complication rate was 8%. On multivariate analysis, failure of initial reduction (OR 9.9,p=0.001 95% CI, 4.6-21.2), a lead point (OR 18.5,p=0.001 95% CI, 6.6-51.8) or free/interloop fluid (OR 3.3,p=0.001 95% CI, 1.6-6.7) or bowel wall thickening on ultrasound (OR 3.3,p=0.001 95% CI, 1.1-10.1), age <1 year at reduction (OR 2.7,p=0.004, 95% CI, 1.4-5.9), and abdominal symptoms>2 days (OR 2.9,p=0.003, 95% CI, 1.4-5.9) were significantly associated with a requirement for surgery. Similarly, a lead point (OR 14.5, p=0.005 95% CI, 2.3-90.9) or free/interloop fluid on ultrasound (OR 19.8, p=0.001 95% CI, 3.4-117) and fever (OR 7.2, p=0.023 95% CI, 1.1-46) were significantly associated with the need for intestinal resection. CONCLUSION Abdominal symptoms>2 days, age<1 year, multiple ultrasound findings, and failure of initial enema reduction are significant predictors of operative treatment for intussusception. Patients with these findings should be considered for early surgical consultation or transfer to a hospital with pediatric surgical capabilities.
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- Sara C Fallon
- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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Vazquez JL, Ortiz M, Doniz MC, Montero M, Del Campo VM. External manual reduction of paediatric idiopathic ileocolic intussusception with US assistance: a new, standardised, effective and safe manoeuvre. Pediatr Radiol 2012; 42:1197-204. [PMID: 22875204 DOI: 10.1007/s00247-012-2424-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2012] [Revised: 04/26/2012] [Accepted: 04/27/2012] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND The ultimate goal in the management of paediatric ileocolic intussusception is to achieve non-operative reduction and therefore patient cure. The standard non-surgical treatment consists of enema (air or liquid media). OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study is to present external manual reduction for paediatric ileocolic intussusception. We present a new manoeuvre that is standardised, simple, safe and effective for the radiologist in the non-surgical management of this pathology. MATERIALS AND METHODS External manual reduction is performed under sedation. Execution of the manoeuvre is detailed and illustrated. The procedure was carried out 15 times in 13 paediatric patients with idiopathic ileocolic intussusception. RESULTS Complete reduction exclusively by external manual reduction was accomplished on 12 occasions (80%). In the remaining three procedures, partial reduction to the cecum was obtained. Subsequent enema achieved complete reduction in two. Overall non-surgical reduction rate was 93%. CONCLUSION External manual reduction is a radiation-free, safe and effective procedure. In case of incomplete reduction, it facilitates enema performance. External manual reduction incorporates and additional initial step in the non-surgical reduction of intussusception and should be considered a first-line procedure.
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- Jose L Vazquez
- Department of Radiology, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Vigo, Rúa de Pizarro 22, Vigo, Spain.
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Cogley JR, O'Connor SC, Houshyar R, Al Dulaimy K. Emergent pediatric US: what every radiologist should know. Radiographics 2012; 32:651-665. [PMID: 22582352 DOI: 10.1148/rg.323115111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/03/2023]
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Appendicitis, intussusception, and hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (HPS) are three of the most common reasons for emergent abdominal imaging in pediatric patients. Although the use of computed tomography has risen dramatically over the past 2 decades, children are particularly at risk for the adverse effects of ionizing radiation, and even low-dose radiation is associated with a small but significant increase in lifetime risk of fatal cancer. In most emergency departments, the use of magnetic resonance (MR) imaging as a primary modality for the evaluation of a child with abdominal pain remains impractical due to its high cost, its limited availability, and the frequent need for sedation. Ultrasonography (US) does not involve ionizing radiation and, unlike MR imaging, is relatively inexpensive, is widely available, and does not require sedation. Another major advantage of US in abdominal imaging is that it allows dynamic assessment of bowel peristalsis and compressibility. Delayed diagnosis of any of the aforementioned disease processes can lead to serious morbidity and, in some cases, death. The ability to diagnose or exclude disease with US should be part of a core radiology skill set for any practice that includes a pediatric population.
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- Jonathan R Cogley
- Department of Radiology, Baystate Medical Center and Children's Hospital, Western Campus of Tufts University School of Medicine, 759 Chestnut St, Springfield, MA 01199, USA.
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