Holscher Herma C, Heij Hugo A
Department of Pediatric Radiology, Juliana Children's Hospital/Haga Ziekenhuis, Den Haag, The Netherlands.
Pediatr Radiol. 2009 May;39(5):497-9. doi: 10.1007/s00247-008-1130-4. Epub 2009 Feb 3.
There is substantial evidence that imaging may reduce the negative appendectomy rate, also in children. However, controversy exists about the preferred method: US or CT, and the choice appears to be determined by the side of the Atlantic Ocean. This review brings forth several arguments in favour of US.
有大量证据表明,影像学检查也可降低儿童的阴性阑尾切除率。然而,对于首选方法(超声还是CT)仍存在争议,而且这种选择似乎取决于所在的大西洋彼岸。本综述提出了几个支持超声检查的论据。