The value of routine preoperative chest roentgenograms in infants and children

Journal Article · Fri Aug 01 00:00:00 EDT 1980 · JAMA, J. Am. Med. Assoc.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.244.6.582· OSTI ID:5585761

Farnsworth, P B; Steiner, E; Klein, R M; SanFilippo, J A

The charts and routine preoperative roentgenograms of 350 children admitted for elective pediatric surgery were analyzed to evaluate the clinical importance of routine preoperative chest roentgenograms. This analysis, and a review of the literature, should indicate that routine preoperative roentgenograms for elective pediatric surgery are unnecessary. Indications for selected preoperative roentgenograms based on patients' history and clinical findings are enumerated.

• Research Organization: New York Medical Coll., Valhalla, NY
• OSTI ID: 5585761
• Journal Information: JAMA, J. Am. Med. Assoc.; (United States), Vol. 244:6
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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