Ultrasound evaluation of acute abdominal emergencies in infants and children.
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Ultrasound is extremely beneficial in the evaluation of acute pediatric abdominal disease, such as HPS, intussusception, and acute appendicitis. As techniques and equipment improve, its role in the evaluation of infants and children continues to increase.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Radiologic clinics of North America
دوره 42 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004