Ultrasonic evaluation of intra-abdominal abscesses

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R Kapoor1, M M Saha, S Talwar

  • 1Department of Radiology and Pediatric Surgery, Maulana Azad Medical and Associated Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narain Hospital, New Delhi.

Indian Pediatrics
|July 1, 1991
PubMed

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Ultrasound effectively evaluates pediatric abdominal abscesses. This imaging modality identified 41 abscesses across various locations and sonographic patterns in 36 children, aiding diagnosis.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Radiology
  • Medical Imaging
  • Abdominal Diseases

Background:

  • Abdominal abscesses in children require accurate diagnostic tools.
  • Ultrasound is a non-invasive imaging technique frequently used in pediatric diagnostics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the role of ultrasound in diagnosing abdominal abscesses in pediatric patients.
  • To characterize the sonographic features and locations of abdominal abscesses in children.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of ultrasound examinations in pediatric patients with abdominal abscesses.
  • Review of 41 diagnosed abscesses in 36 children (21 boys, 15 girls) aged 1 month and older.
  • Documentation of abscess locations and sonographic characteristics.

Main Results:

  • Ultrasound identified 41 abdominal abscesses in 36 pediatric patients.
  • Abscesses were found in diverse locations including hepatic, renal, pelvic, and appendicular sites.
  • Sonographic patterns varied (complex, anechoic, hypoechoic, low-level echoes), with most exhibiting irregular walls.

Conclusions:

  • Ultrasound plays a crucial role in the evaluation of abdominal abscesses in children.
  • The varied sonographic appearances and locations highlight ultrasound's versatility in pediatric abdominal imaging.
  • Irregular wall characteristics were a common finding in pediatric abdominal abscesses detected by ultrasound.

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