Adjunct ultrasonography in children with suspected acute appendicitis: identifying the optimal target group.

Background: Role of ultrasonography in diagnosis of acute appendicitis in children is being debated. This study was conducted ahead of a clinical trial and aimed to evaluate the adjunctive role of ultrasonography in this group.

Methods: Retrospective chart review of consecutive children undergoing appendicectomy in an Australian tertiary children's hospital over 24 months.