PEDIATRIC ABDOMINAL PAIN;
ROLE OF HIGH FREQUENCY ULTRASONOGRAPHY IN ITS EVALUATION
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.29309/TPMJ/2014.21.03.2137Keywords:
Abdominal Pain,, imaging,, ultrasound,, Doppler,, Urolithiasis,, Urology,, Pediatrics.Abstract
Objectives: To assess common presenting features of children with abdominal
pain and to determine role of High frequency & Doppler Ultrasound in evaluation of these
patients. Material and Methods: This is a cross sectional study conducted from August 2012 to
December 2012. Data from patients presenting for evaluation of abdominal pain was analyzed for
presenting complaints and ultrasound findings according to objectives of the study. Results: In
total 262 cases were included in the study. The mean age of patients was 6.3 years with a male to
female ratio of 1.47:1. Dysuria followed by Diarrhoea and vomiting were most common
associated complaints, Urological pathologies were most common ultrasound findings upon
evaluation of patients. Conclusions: Abdominal pain is a frequent presenting feature in
peadiatric population, Urological pathologies were most common examination findings.
Ultrasound is a useful and safe modality in evaluation of abdominal pain in children.
