Acute abdomen in pediatric radiology

Author:

Lochbühler Nina1,Bölle Petra1,Müller-Abt Peter1

Affiliation:

1. Department of Pediatric Radiology Olgahospital, Klinikum Stuttgart Olgahospital Frauenklinik, Stuttgart, Germany

Abstract

Background Imaging is a common part of the workup for acute abdomen in childhood and adolescence. Rapid diagnosis is crucial for adequate therapy, especially in young children. Method This review is intended to provide an overview of the typical causes of acute abdomen in children and adolescents and is specifically aimed at radiologists who do not regularly work in pediatric radiology. Results and Conclusion Age-specific peculiarities make a division into three age groups useful: Newborns, infants and toddlers, and schoolchildren. Possible causes of acute abdomen in children range from congenital lesions, particularly in newborns, to entities well known in adult radiology, more commonly in school-aged children. Since younger children have a higher sensitivity to radiation and often a limited ability to cooperate, sonography and conventional X-ray are the primary imaging modalities used. Decisive advantages of sonography, especially in younger children, include its widespread availability, the lack of need for sedation, and the possibility of bedside examination. Supplementary cross-sectional imaging, usually MRI, is reserved for special clinical questions. Close interdisciplinary cooperation between attending clinicians and radiologists is essential for efficient diagnostics in this patient group. Key points:  Citation Format

Publisher

Georg Thieme Verlag KG

Subject

Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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