Radiology
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Meta Analysis Comparative Study
US or CT for Diagnosis of Appendicitis in Children and Adults? A Meta-Analysis.
To perform a meta-analysis to evaluate the diagnostic performance of ultrasonography (US) and computed tomography (CT) for the diagnosis of appendicitis in pediatric and adult populations. ⋯ From the diagnostic performance perspective, CT had a significantly higher sensitivity than did US in studies of children and adults; from the safety perspective, however, one should consider the radiation associated with CT, especially in children.