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Original Article
Gastroenterology
Risk factors of delayed diagnosis of acute appendicitis in children: for early detection of acute appendicitis
Jea Yeon Choi, Eell Ryoo, Jeong Hyun Jo, Tchah Hann, Seong Min Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2016;59(9):368-373.   Published online September 21, 2016
Purpose

This study examined the risk factors of a delayed diagnosis of acute appendicitis in children undergoing an appendectomy.

Methods

This retrospective study involved children aged below 18 years, who underwent an appendectomy. After dividing them into a delayed diagnosis group and nondelayed diagnosis group according to the time interval between the initial hospital visit and final diagnosis, the risk factors of delayed...

Utility of Abdominal Computerized Tomography in Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis
Su Jin Sung, Ji Young Yeoun, Seong Hoon Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2004;47(3):290-293.   Published online March 15, 2004
Purpose : To evaluate the accuracy of ultrasonography(USG) and abdominal computerized tomography(CT) and the possibility of reducing unnecessary appendectomy rate with improvement of diagnostic accuracy using optional CT with USG. Methods : From January 1999 to May 2003, 496 patients younger than 14 years received surgical intervention with preoperative impression of acute appendicitis. They were devided into three groups no...
A Clinical Study of Acute Colonic Diverticulitis in Children
Jae Hoon Sim, Keum Ho Song, Yun Jung Sim, Do Jun Cho, Dug Ha Kim, Ki Sik Min, Ki Yang Yoo, Hae Ran Lee, Kwan Seop Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2003;46(11):1095-1100.   Published online November 15, 2003
Purpose : Children with acute colonic diverticulitis(ACD), can be misdiagnosed with acute appendicitis. Methods : We reviewed 15 cases of ACD during five years, from January 1998 to June 2002 retrospectively. Results : Most patients(80%) with ACD in children presented with right lower quadrant pain. The primary diagnosis on admission was mostly acute appendicitis(87%), and all ACD in children occurred in...
Case Report
A Case of Crohn's Disease Diagnosed After Appendectomy
Hee Yeoun Kim, Hae Jin Lee, Hae Sun Kim, Jeong Wan Seo, Woon Sup Han, Sun Wha Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1998;41(4):562-567.   Published online April 15, 1998
Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory disease that may affect any part of the gastrointestinal system and multiple extraintestinal organs. Right lower quadrant abdominal pain with fever may be mistaken as a acute appendicitis. Pancreatitis has rarely been reported as a complication of Crohn’s disease. However, we experienced one case of Crohn’s disease with pancreatitis : the histologic examination after appendectomy of a 12-year-old...
Original Article
Ultrasonography for Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis in Children
Mi Kyoung Lee, Chang Sung Im, Sun Mi An, Chang Hee Kim, Dong Jin Lee, Jung Hyouk Kwon
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1996;39(4):497-502.   Published online April 15, 1996
Purpose : Accurate clinical diagnosis of acute appendicitis is more difficult in children since they may not be able to communicate their complaints adequately, and findings on physical examination may be nonspecific.The uncertainty in diagnosis may lead to a delay of surgery or to unnecessary laparotomy. Prompt diagnosis is important due to their complications such as perforation, abscess formation, and...
A Clinical and Statistical Analysis on Acute Appendicitis in Children
Eui Tak Oh, Kang Youl Bae, Sang Bong Lee, Hong Ja Kang, Hyung Kuk Kim, Woo Sik Chung, Kil Seo Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1992;35(8):1073-1081.   Published online August 15, 1992
Thjis report is a clinical analysis of 367 cases of acute appendicitis in children under the age of 15, which were treated at Dae Dong Hospital during the past 5 year period from January 1986 to December 1990. The results were summerized as follows: 1) The incidence was low (0.5%) under the age of 3. 2) The sex ratio of male to female...
A Clinical Analysis on Acute Appendicitis in Children.
Woo Ryoung Lee, Dong A Lee, Jae Ock Park, Sang Joo Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1990;33(12):1670-1679.   Published online December 31, 1990
This study is a clinical analysis of 111 cases of acute appendicitis in children under the age of 15 which were treated at Soon Chun Hyang University Hospital during the past 4 year period from January 1985 to December 1988. The following results were obtained. 1) The incidence of appendicitis was low (2.7%) under the age of 5 and showed a gradual increase in proportion to...
A Clinical Study on Acute Appendicitis in Children.
Choong Hun Kim, Un Ki Yoon, Soon Ok Byun, Ji Sub Oh
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1985;28(12):1207-1215.   Published online December 31, 1985
This study is a clinical analysis of 225 cases of acute appendicitis in children under the age of 15 which were confirmed by operation at the department of surgery of WMBH during the past 7 year period from January 1978 to December 1984. The following results were obtained: 1)The incidence of appendicitis is rare under the age of 6 and...
A Clinical Study on Acute Appendicitis in Children.
Young Sook Hong, Jae Sook Kim, Nam Ji Cho, Ki Ung Hong
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1982;25(4):373-378.   Published online April 30, 1982
A Clinic study was made on 140 cases of acute appendicitis in children under the age of 15 which were treated at National Seoul Hospital during the past 10 years from Jan. 1971 to dec. 1980. The following results were obtained. 1) The disease is relatively uncommon under the age of 6, and showed a progressive increase from 6 to...