Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2887369 | Annals of Vascular Surgery | 2011 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
One-third of the RA-DUS studies were classified as incomplete by the strict criteria used in this prospective study. An experienced ultrasound technologist is more likely to obtain a complete RA-DUS examination. Recent abdominal surgery and bedside examinations were predictive of a limited examination as well. Vascular laboratories should consider these factors when scheduling examinations so as to obtain complete RA-DUS studies, as well as improve the cost-effectiveness of resource utilization.
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Authors
Nasim Hedayati, David J. Del Pizzo, Sean E. Harris, Michael Kuskowski, William C. Pevec, Eugene S. Lee, Christy Pifer, David L. Dawson,