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Evaluation of Suspected Appendicitis in Children and Young Adults: Helical CT

Carlos J. Sivit, David Dudgeon, Kimberly E. Applegate, Valerie J. Borisa, Sheila C. Berlin, Stuart C. Morrison, Melissa T. Myers, Dayna M. Weinert, Anthony Stallion, Enrique R. Grisoni

Radiology · 2000 · 77 citations · 24 references

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Abstract

Helical CT is useful in a pediatric population to diagnose or exclude appendicitis and to establish an alternative diagnosis.

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Barbara M. García Peña · JAMA · 1999 · 308 citations

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Anthony J Malone, Christian Wolf, Allan S. Malmed et al. · American Journal of Roentgenology · 1993 · 261 citations · Full text