ketonuria in acute abdomen of preschool children without a history of diabetes mellitus

This study is looking at whether the presence of ketones (a chemical marker) in the urine of young children aged 2–5 with stomach pain can help doctors decide whether to do urgent scans to check for appendicitis. Researchers want to know if a simple urine test could guide faster diagnosis of serious surgical conditions in this age group. You may be eligible if: - Your child is a preschool-aged child (2 to 5 years old) - Your child had a urine test performed using the first urine sample collected in the emergency room - Your child does not have a history of diabetes - Your child was confirmed to have appendicitis You may NOT be eligible if: - Your child has a history of diabetes - The urine test was done at another facility or was not the first sample of the day - The urine test was done after a period of observation - Your child did not have a urine test - Your child had a negative appendectomy result Talk to your doctor about whether this trial might be right for you.