Appendicitis, the most common potential surgical problem for kids seen in the emergency department, can be visualized with a high degree of accuracy using point-of-care ultrasound. Using it as ...

In an attempt to limit radiation exposure from CT in the evaluation of abdominal pain, many centers have adopted an "ultrasound first, followed by CT if needed" approach. CT is typically used when the ...

A new study published in the journal The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health reports that suspected appendicitis in children is not only among the most common pediatric conditions but often wrongly ...

Spleen size varies from person to person. The size of your spleen can also change over time in response to illness or injury. Your spleen is a small but hard-working organ hidden behind your stomach ...

4 Department of Family and Preventative Medicine, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, USA 5 Department of Family Medicine/Sports Medicine, University of Kentucky Objectives: To ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Unnecessary surgery to remove a normal appendix during pregnancy increases the risk that mom-to-be will lose her baby or that she will deliver early, research indicates.

Medical personnel should use ultrasound rather than CT scans in patients with suspected acute appendicitis, a new study suggests. The study looked at 420 medical records and found that in 312 adult ...

Your liver grows as you age, though certain health conditions, including acute hepatitis and fatty liver disease, can cause an enlarged liver. A large liver doesn’t always cause symptoms. The liver is ...