Diagnostic performance of abdominal point of care ultrasound performed by an emergency physician in acute right iliac fossa pain

Diagnostic performance of abdominal point of care ultrasound performed by an emergency physician in acute right iliac fossa pain

Abstract Background Right iliac fossa abdominal pain is a common reason for emergency ward admissions, its etiology is difficult to diagnose. It can be facilitated by an imaging examination, such as a Computerized Tomography scan which exposes the patient to ionizing radiation and implies delays. A...

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Main Authors: Jean-Eudes Bourcier, Emeric Gallard, Jean-Philippe Redonnet, Magali Majourau, Dominique Deshaie, Jean-Marie Bourgeois, Didier Garnier, Thomas Geeraerts
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2018-11-01
Series:Critical Ultrasound Journal
Subjects:
Bedside ultrasound
Abdominal pain
Appendicitis
Diagnostic methods
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13089-018-0112-5

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