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Wiersma, F. (2009, September 10). Ultrasonographic features of children presenting with abdominal pain : normal versus abnormal. Retrieved from
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Ultrasonographic features in children presenting
with abdominal pain: normal versus abnormal
Ultrasonographic features in children presenting with abdominal pain: normal versus abnormal
Proefschrift
ter verkrijging van
de graad van Doctor aan de Universiteit Leiden, op gezag van Rector Magnificus prof. mr. P.F. van der Heijden,
volgens het besluit van het College voor Promoties te verdedigen op donderdag 10 september 2009
klokke 16.15 uur
door
Fraukje Wiersma geboren te ‘s-Gravenhage
in 1980
ISBN: 978-94-90122-41-6
Layout and printing: Gildeprint Drukkerijen - Enschede, The Netherlands Cover illustration by Loes Wiersma-Deijl
Ultrasonographic features in children presenting with abdominal pain: normal versus abnormal
© 2009, F. Wiersma, The Netherlands.
All rights reserved. No parts of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy, recording, or any information storage and retrieval system, without prior written permission of the author.
Publication of this thesis was financially supported by Guerbet Nederland B.V., MEDRAD B.V., Toshiba Medical Systems Nederland and Leuwico Nederland B.V.
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction 7
General
Purpose of the thesis Outline of the thesis
Chapter 2 US features of the normal appendix and surrounding area in children. 15
Chapter 3 US examination of the appendix in children with suspected appendicitis:
The additional value of secondary signs. 27
Chapter 4 Increased echogenicity of renal cortex: a transient feature in acutely
ill children. 39
Chapter 5 Ileoileal intussusception in children: ultrasonographic differentiation
from ileocolic intussusception. 49
Chapter 6 Enlarged mesenteric lymph nodes in children with recurrent abdominal pain:
Is there an association with intestinal parasitic infections? 59
Chapter 7 Summary and conclusions 67
Chapter 8 Samenvatting en conclusies 73
Curriculum vitae 79
