Point-of-care ultrasound may be useful for detecting pediatric intussusception at an early stage

Point-of-care ultrasound may be useful for detecting pediatric intussusception at an early stage

Abstract Background This study aimed to verify the usefulness of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) performed by pediatric emergency physicians for detecting intussusception at an early stage. Methods This retrospective study included 1-month- to 6-year-old children with clinically suspected intussusc...

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Main Authors: Jeong-Yong Lee, Jung Heon Kim, Seung Jun Choi, Jong Seung Lee, Jeong-Min Ryu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-04-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Child
Diagnosis
Emergency service, hospital
Intussusception
Point-of-care systems
Ultrasonography
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12887-020-02060-6

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