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Research Development
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Aims Although clinical diagnosis has essential value in an emergency setting, CT (computed tomography) has become the central tool of diagnosis to aid the need for emergency laparotomy. Delay in CT can often drastically alter the outcome, especially in patients over the age 60. We aimed to assess if initial clinical..
Published: | 01/09/2019 |
Authors: | Patnam V, Altaf K, Holdsworth J, Muttoni E, Rajaganeshan R |
Background Abdominal x-ray (AXR) is currently used as a first line radiological investigation in assessing acute abdominal pain, often followed by a CT scan, which may delay diagnosis and treatment.We aimed to assess if AXR was needed at all in assessing these patients and its impact on patient outcomes...
Published: | 01/09/2019 |
Authors: | Altaf K, Muttoni E, Holdsworth J, Patnam V, Rajaganeshan R, MacDonald S |
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