The Role of MRI in Reducing Paediatric Negative Appendicectomy Rates in Children Under 18 Years Old: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Abstract
Background: Negative appendicectomies in children can be associated with morbidity. MRI has become a radiation-free alternative to CT to assist in the diagnosis of paediatric appendicitis, particularly when ultrasound is equivocal. A systematic review and meta-analysis were performed to assess the diagnostic accuracy of MRI for paediatric appendicitis and its role in reducing negative appendicectomy rates (NAR). Methods: Searches were performed across PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Scopus, Web of Science, for studies from 1 January 2000 to 31 July 2025. The inclusion criteria were studies of children (
Fields of Study & Subjects
Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments
Omental and Epiploic Conditions
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal
- Volume
- 77
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 551–561
- Publication date
- 28 January 2026
- Language
- EN