Open AccessDiagnostic value of ultrasonography in evaluation and management of acute abdominal conditions in the paediatric age group
Author(s) -
Mohd Khalid,
Navneet Redhu,
Babar Nazir,
Saifullah Khalid,
RS Chana,
Karel Pacák
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
african journal of paediatric surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.163
H-Index - 17
eISSN - 0189-6725
pISSN - 0974-5998
DOI - 10.4103/0189-6725.104719
Subject(s) - medicine , ultrasonography , laparotomy , abdominal ultrasonography , abdominal pain , radiology , abscess , acute abdominal pain , acute appendicitis , general surgery , ultrasound , appendicitis , intussusception (medical disorder) , surgery
The aims of this study have been elaborated below: (1) to enumerate the common causes of acute abdominal emergencies by ultrasonography in paediatric patients; (2) to establish the diagnostic efficacy of ultrasonography in evaluation of acute abdominal conditions in children and to illustrate the associated ultrasonographic findings; (3) and, to discuss the role of ultrasonography in guiding the mode of intervention in these cases.