| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8821109 | Academic Radiology | 2017 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
US has a high diagnostic performance and interobserver agreement for pediatric appendicitis when interpreted by radiology trainees during night shifts or attending radiologists during day shifts. However, lower specificity and positive predictive value at night warrants a thorough trainee education to avoid false-positive examinations.
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Authors
Kate Louise M. MD, R. Paul MD, Victor S. MD, Jennifer MD, Wei PhD, Monica MD, Robert C. MD, PhD,