In an attempt to limit radiation exposure from CT in the evaluation of abdominal pain, many centers have adopted an "ultrasound first, followed by CT if needed" approach. CT is typically used when the ...

Acute appendicitis is one of the most common reasons for acute abdominal surgery in children 1,2. There is a 7–9% lifetime risk of developing appendicitis 3,4. Recently, the early and accurate ...

For a first-year surgical resident, the appendix (specifically, it’s removal) represents a prized surgical operation. For trained surgeons, the appendectomy is usually an urgent affair that requires ...