Streamlining Pediatric Appendicitis Evaluation in the Emergency Department

Authors

• Joan C. Bruce, University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonFollow
• Douglas J. Fox, University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonFollow
• Owen N. Ferriola, University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonFollow
• Allen J. Huang, University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonFollow
• Nicholas A. Long, University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonFollow
• Erin M. Morris, University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonFollow
• Krysta M. Sutyak, University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonFollow
• Jeannette M. Joly, University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonFollow
• Carleen V. Cuevas, University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonFollow
• Akemi L. Kawaguchi, University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonFollow
• KuoJen Tsao, University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonFollow

Program

McGovern Medical School

Year of Class

2029

Year of Participation

Summer 2026

Faculty Mentor Name

KuoJen Tsao

Faculty Mentor Department

Pediatric Surgery

Received Support From

Dean's Contribution Award, Department of Pediatric Surgery

Keywords

Appendicitis, Pediatrics, Inte

Recommended Citation

Bruce, Joan C.; Fox, Douglas J.; Ferriola, Owen N.; et al., "Streamlining Pediatric Appendicitis Evaluation in the Emergency Department" (2026). Summer Research Program Abstracts. 206.
https://digitalcommons.library.tmc.edu/summer_research/206