Failure to Significantly Reduce Radiation Exposure in Children With Suspected Appendicitis in the United States

We read with great interest the article by Chidiac et al., about “Failure to Significantly Reduce Radiation Exposure in Children with Suspected Appendicitis in the United States.” We congratulate the authors for their study. In this study, the authors concluded that recommending ultrasound (US) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) instead of computed tomography (CT) as the first imaging modality for appendicitis in children under 18 years of age would reduce unnecessary radiation exposure and provide a more accurate diagnosis.