Radio imaging has a key role in the diagnosis of the acute appendicitis in the patients who do not show classic symptoms of the diseases. The early confirmation through radio imaging can avoid serious complications like gangrene and perforation. It improves diagnostic accuracy and also avoids unnecessary surgeries. This article focuses on the role of diagnostic imaging in the acute appendicitis in children. Appendicitis is a common condition in children which often require emergency surgical intervention.
Radio imaging is an important tool in such emergency situation to confirm the diagnosis or to avoid unnecessary surgeries. The present article emphasizes on the role of radio imaging in the diagnosis of the acute appendicitis. When is radio imaging needed? The decision of radio imaging is based on following conditions. It is not recommended for the children if clinical findings are not…