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[Routine sonography as a screening method for occult abdominal diseases in children]
Fortschritte Der Medizin
|September 8, 1983
Summary
Routine ultrasound screening in pediatric surgery detected abnormalities in 4.8% of cases. This led to altered surgical treatment in over 45% of affected children, highlighting ultrasound
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Medical Screening
Background:
- Evaluating the utility of routine ultrasonography in pediatric surgical patients.
- Assessing the impact of sonographic findings on surgical management decisions.
Observation:
- A total of 582 children underwent routine sonographic examination between September 1981 and April 1982.
- Pathological findings were identified in 4.8% of the examined pediatric surgical population.
Findings:
- Routine ultrasonography detected significant pathological findings in a small percentage of pediatric surgical cases.
- Sonographic diagnoses directly influenced operative treatment plans in 45.4% of children with identified abnormalities.
Implications:
- Routine sonographic examination is a valuable screening tool for improving diagnostic accuracy in pediatric surgery.
- Early detection of pathology via ultrasound can significantly alter surgical treatment strategies, potentially improving patient outcomes.
- Implementing routine ultrasonography as a screening method in pediatric surgical departments is recommended.