16 December 2025 : Clinical Research
Appropriateness of Pediatric Surgical Consultations From the Emergency Department: A 2-Center Study
Aybegum Kalyoncu Aycenk
ABCDEF 1*, Gul Salci ABCDEF 2
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.951263
Med Sci Monit 2025; 31:e951263
Table 5 The top 3 preliminary diagnoses in consultations for which pediatric evaluation was recommended.
| Preliminary diagnoses (n) | n (%) |
|---|---|
| Abdominal pain/appendicitis/ileus/volvulus/cholecystitis (760) | 332 (43%) |
| Trauma (117) | 52 (44%) |
| Caustic ingestion (70) | 45 (64%) |