Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5733650 | Journal of Surgical Research | 2018 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Standardizing ultrasound reports for appendicitis not only reduces the use of CT scans and the associated radiation exposure but also decreases annual imaging costs despite increased numbers of imaging studies. Continued cost reduction may be possible by using diagnostic algorithms.
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Authors
Andrew B. MD, Stephen MBA, Jason W. MD, Brent MD, David Gregory MD, Brian MD, MPH,