Francavilla Michael,  Mpoti Makhethe,  Vossough Arastoo

Final Pr. ID: Paper #: 092

We sought to determine factors associated with sonographic non-visualization of the appendix in patients being evaluated for appendicitis. Read More

Authors:  Francavilla Michael , Mpoti Makhethe , Vossough Arastoo

Keywords:  appendicitis, overweight, obesity

Hwang Sook Min

Final Pr. ID: Poster #: SCI-018

To evaluate the diagnostic performance of attenuation imaging (ATI) with an ultrasound scanner (US) in the detection of pediatric hepatic steatosis. Read More

Authors:  Hwang Sook Min

Keywords:  Obesity, Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Ultrasound

Kerwin Clara,  Ahmed Umer,  Setty Bindu

Final Pr. ID: Poster #: EDU-022

Obesity is a multifactorial disease process that is increasing in prevalence worldwide, including among pediatric populations. It has been shown that childhood obesity persists into adulthood for a majority of individuals. Accordingly, the negative health effects of obesity, which involve virtually every organ system in the body, will compile and exacerbate as a child matures into adulthood.

Among radiologists, pediatric obesity is underreported due to a combination of social factors, nonstandardized reporting systems, and deferral to physical exam. However, pediatric radiologists have a responsibility to more directly acknowledge the childhood obesity epidemic and to work with other providers to ensure that pediatric patients are connected to the appropriate resources.

The objectives of this educational poster are:
1. To provide a comprehensive systems-based overview of the health effects that obesity has on children.
2. To suggest language for appropriate documentation of pediatric obesity in imaging reports.
3. To offer examples of interventions pediatric radiologists may take at their own institutions to help address pediatric obesity. Read More

Authors:  Kerwin Clara , Ahmed Umer , Setty Bindu

Keywords:  Obesity, Reporting, Educational Intervention

Moredock Elisabeth,  Coleman Jay,  Chang Alice,  Pfeifer Cory,  Kwon Jeannie

Final Pr. ID: Poster #: SCI-012

Ultrasound is often the initial imaging modality in evaluation for pediatric appendicitis, but there is concern that the increasing prevalence of pediatric obesity may affect both the sensitivity of ultrasound and the interpretation of an equivocal result. We hypothesized that higher BMI percentile would correlate with lower ultrasound sensitivity, higher equivocal rate, and higher rate of CT acquisition.
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Authors:  Moredock Elisabeth , Coleman Jay , Chang Alice , Pfeifer Cory , Kwon Jeannie

Keywords:  Appendicitis, Obesity, Ultrasound