How accurate is point-of-care ultrasound for detecting paediatric appendicitis? A systematic review and meta-analysis
Archives of Disease in Childhood
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October 17, 2025
Bedside ultrasound helps confirm child appendicitis
Bedside ultrasound in the emergency department was fairly accurate for diagnosing appendicitis in children, but a negative scan alone should not rule it out. *Systematic review and meta-analysis of diagnostic studies; Level 1a.
- Level of evidence
- Level 1a
- DocG quality score
- 2.8 / 10
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