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Imaging in acute abdomen.

Daya Shankar Mishra1, Sarita Magu, Namita Sharma

  • 1Department of Radiology, Pt. B.D. Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana, India.

Indian Journal of Pediatrics
|March 7, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Ultrasound (US) is a valuable tool for diagnosing pediatric acute abdomen, showing high accuracy for intussusception and appendicitis. While effective, US has limitations in identifying causes of intestinal obstruction like congenital bands.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Radiology
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Abdominal Emergencies

Background:

  • Acute abdomen in children presents a diagnostic challenge.
  • Imaging modalities play a crucial role in identifying the underlying cause.
  • Ultrasound (US) is increasingly utilized in pediatric emergency settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define the precise role of ultrasound in diagnosing pediatric acute abdomen.
  • To identify the limitations of ultrasound in this clinical context.

Main Methods:

  • A study evaluated 50 children under 14 years with acute abdomen using ultrasound and other imaging.
  • Specific diagnostic performance metrics (sensitivity, specificity, predictive values) were calculated for conditions like intussusception and appendicitis.

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Main Results:

  • Ultrasound demonstrated high sensitivity and specificity for intussusception (88.2%, 100%) and appendicitis (91.6%, 97%).
  • Overall sensitivity for diagnosing specific causes of acute abdomen was 77.5%.
  • Limitations were noted in diagnosing acute intestinal obstruction due to congenital bands and adhesions.

Conclusions:

  • Ultrasound is recommended as the primary imaging modality for pediatric acute abdomen.
  • Plain radiography, contrast studies, and CT may be necessary for definitive diagnosis in complex cases.