Use of computed tomography in diagnosing appendicitis: redundant, expensive, toxic, and potentially unnecessary

Computed tomography is routinely used for the diagnosis of appendicitis despite its high cost and its radiation exposure to patients. To examine the usefulness and clinical relevance of computed tomography to diagnose appendicitis at a community-based academic medical center. A retrospective review...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association 2012-03, Vol.112 (3), p.121-125
Hauptverfasser:	Anandan, Samuel, Marino, Ronald V
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adolescent Adult Appendicitis - diagnostic imaging Child Female Humans Male Retrospective Studies Tomography, X-Ray Computed - adverse effects Tomography, X-Ray Computed - economics Tomography, X-Ray Computed - utilization Unnecessary Procedures Young Adult
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