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World J Gastroenterol. Jun 21, 2009; 15(23): 2900-2903
Published online Jun 21, 2009. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.2900
Published online Jun 21, 2009. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.2900
Diagnostic value of maximal-outer-diameter and maximal-mural-thickness in use of ultrasound for acute appendicitis in children
Bo-Kyung Je, Seung Hwa Lee, Ki Yeol Lee, Sang Hoon Cha, Department of Radiology, College of Medicine, Korea University, #516, Gojan1-Dong, Danwon-Gu, Ansan-City, Gyeonggi-Do 425-707, South Korea
Sung-Bum Kim, Department of Internal Medicine, Dongshin Hospital, #430, Hongeundong, Seodaemungu, Seoul 120-100, South Korea
Author contributions: Je BK, Lee SH, Lee KY and Cha SH performed the US examinations; Kim SB analyzed the data and was also involved in editing the manuscript; Je BK designed the study and wrote the manuscript.
Correspondence to: Dr. Bo-Kyung Je, Department of Radiology, College of Medicine, Korea University, #516, Gojan1-Dong, Danwon-Gu, Ansan-City, Gyeonggi-Do 425-707, South Korea. radje@korea.ac.kr
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Received: March 10, 2009
Revised: April 14, 2009
Accepted: April 21, 2009
Published online: June 21, 2009
Revised: April 14, 2009
Accepted: April 21, 2009
Published online: June 21, 2009
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