[Routine sonography as a screening method for occult abdominal diseases in children]
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Fortschritte Der Medizin
|September 8, 1983
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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.
Abstract:
At the department of pediatric surgery of the University of Mainz each child was routinely sonographically examined between September 1981 and April 1982. 582 children were examined. Pathological findings were detected in 4.8% of all cases, leading to a change in operative treatment in 45.4%. To determine more precisely the diagnosis of a disease in children undergoing surgery, routinely sonographically examination are recommended as screening method.