Identifying Retrocecal Appendicitis on Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS).

Abstract Background Retrocecal appendicitis may be challenging to find. We present the first case series in which retrocecal appendicitis was found on point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS). Case Reports In each of the five cases, appendicitis was found by a pediatric emergency physician in the right periumbilical region or right upper quadrant. Why Should an Emergency Physician Be Aware of This? The POCUS practitioner should scan both the right upper and right lower quadrant of the abdomen in search of appendicitis, as well as in search of signs of perforation.