Can transcutaneous perianal ultrasonography be the first-line diagnostic instrument for evaluating pediatric perianal fistulas?

Can transcutaneous perianal ultrasonography be the first-line diagnostic instrument for evaluating pediatric perianal fistulas?

BackgroundPediatric perianal fistula is a common disorder. It is more difficult to detect the fistula tract and internal opening (IO) in children than in adults. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical diagnostic value of transcutaneous perianal ultrasound for children with perianal fistula. Metho...

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Veröffentlicht in:Gastroenterology report 2022-01, Vol.10, p.goac071-goac071
Hauptverfasser: Ding, Yu-Wen, Yin, Hao-Qiang, Liang, Hong-Tao, Lu, Jin-Gen, Wang, Bo, Wang, Chen
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Zusammenfassung:BackgroundPediatric perianal fistula is a common disorder. It is more difficult to detect the fistula tract and internal opening (IO) in children than in adults. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical diagnostic value of transcutaneous perianal ultrasound for children with perianal fistula. MethodsA retrospective review was conducted by analysing the preoperative transcutaneous perianal ultrasound and intraoperative exploration results of 203 consecutive patients who were
ISSN:2052-0034
2052-0034
DOI:10.1093/gastro/goac071