Journal article
Inappropriate Use of Ultrasound in Management of Pediatric Cryptorchidism
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: There is a limited role for ultrasound in the management of an undescended testicle (UDT). We hypothesized that ultrasound remains overused by referring physicians. Our goal was to characterize the trends, patterns, and impact of ultrasound use for UDT and to reaffirm its limited diagnostic value for this indication.
METHODS: The records of boys aged 0 to 18 years with UDT in Ontario, Canada, between 2000 and 2011 …
Authors
Kanaroglou N; To T; Zhu J; Braga LHP; Wehbi E; Hajiha M; Bägli DJ; Salle JP; Koyle MA; Lorenzo AJ
Journal
, Vol. 136, No. 3, pp. 479–486
Publisher
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Publication Date
September 1, 2015
DOI
10.1542/peds.2015-0222
ISSN
0031-4005