The Use of Computed Tomography Versus Clinical Acumen in Diagnosing Appendicitis in Children: A Two-Institution International Study

Comparative study of 1,952 children across US and Spanish hospitals shows clinical examination with ultrasound achieves 95% diagnostic accuracy for appendicitis versus 58.5% CT use in the US center. Both approaches yielded equivalent outcomes, suggesting reduced reliance on CT imaging can minimize radiation exposure without compromising diagnostic precision.