Diagnosis of acute pancreatitis in children
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Acute pancreatitis is increasingly recognized in children. With an incidence of up to 13 per 100,000 per year and an average hospitalization time of 5-8.5 days, the economic burden associated with this diagnosis is significant. On average, the average estimated cost per hospitalization for an episode of pediatric acute pancreatitis is $ 22,663, with costs reaching $ 43,000 for those admitted to the intensive care unit.
Medical ultrasound
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Ultrasound (US) is a medical diagnostic technique based on the action of ultrasound waves. The images are obtained by processing the ultrasonic beams (echoes) reflected by the body structures.