Imaging in Acute Abdominal Pain in Children
A Biomedicaline Publication
Book by Biomedicaline
ISBN: 978-9907-846-29-4
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First Edition: 2026
Publishing Imprint: 978-9907-846
Publisher: Scientific Medical Publisher Biomedicaline
Authors
Melany Cristina Olivo Aguilar
General Practitioner with a Master’s Degree in Healthcare Institution Management. Affiliated with Hospital Básico Olivo. Graduate of Universidad Católica de Cuenca. Based in Piñas, Ecuador.
Dayra Michell Tuz Tapia
General Practitioner with a Master’s Degree in Hospital Management and Hospital Administration. Affiliated with Private Clinics in Ecuador. Graduate of Universidad Regional Autónoma de Los Andes. Based in Tulcán, Ecuador.
María José Recalde Hernández
General Practitioner. Affiliated with Hospital Pediátrico Baca Ortiz. Graduate of Universidad Central del Ecuador. Based in Quito, Ecuador.
Lucy Inés Sinche Méndez
General Practitioner with a Master’s Degree in Occupational Safety and Health. Affiliated with Hospital General Guasmo Sur. Graduate of Universidad de Guayaquil. Based in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
Submitted: July 15, 2026 | Received: August 15, 2026 | Published: September 15, 2026
Synopsis
Imaging in Acute Abdominal Pain in Children provides a practical and clinically oriented overview of the role of diagnostic imaging in the evaluation of pediatric acute abdominal pain. The book addresses the appropriate use of ultrasound, radiography, computed tomography, and other imaging modalities, emphasizing diagnostic accuracy, radiation safety, and timely clinical decision-making. Its integrated approach supports the identification of common and urgent abdominal conditions while promoting efficient and safe imaging strategies in pediatric care.
Book Chapters: Imaging in Acute Abdominal Pain in Children
Chapter 1: Role of Ultrasound in Pediatric Acute Abdominal Pain: A Systematic Review
A Systematic Review of Diagnostic Accuracy, Clinical Utility, and Radiation-Sparing Imaging Pathways
Melany Cristina Olivo Aguilar
Dayra Michell Tuz Tapia
Chapter 2: Abdominal Radiography in Pediatric Emergencies: A Systematic Review
María José Recalde Hernández
Lucy Inés Sinche Méndez
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