The role of chest radiography following pectus bar removal

Farach, Sandra M.; Danielson, Paul D.; Chandler, Nicole M.

doi:10.1007/s00383-016-3905-2

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“…[11][12][13][14][15] Recent evidence suggests that routine immediate postoperative CXR after MIRPE and after Nuss bar removal may not be necessary. 9,16,17 The objective of this study was to evaluate the necessity of repeat imaging after an initial CXR following MIRPE and its impact on clinical outcomes.…”

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Repetitive Imaging following Minimally Invasive Repair of Pectus Excavatum Is Unnecessary

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Friske

et al. 2018

Eur J Pediatr Surg

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Repetitive Imaging following Minimally Invasive Repair of Pectus Excavatum Is Unnecessary

Sola

Friske

et al. 2018

Eur J Pediatr Surg

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Characterizing and quantifying low-value diagnostic imaging internationally: a scoping review

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Background Inappropriate and wasteful use of health care resources is a common problem, constituting 10–34% of health services spending in the western world. Even though diagnostic imaging is vital for identifying correct diagnoses and administrating the right treatment, low-value imaging—in which the diagnostic test confers little to no clinical benefit—is common and contributes to inappropriate and wasteful use of health care resources. There is a lack of knowledge on the types and extent of low-value imaging. Accordingly, the objective of this study was to identify, characterize, and quantify the extent of low-value diagnostic imaging examinations for adults and children. Methods A scoping review of the published literature was performed. Medline-Ovid, Embase-Ovid, Scopus, and Cochrane Library were searched for studies published from 2010 to September 2020. The search strategy was built from medical subject headings (Mesh) for Diagnostic imaging/Radiology OR Health service misuse/Medical overuse OR Procedures and Techniques Utilization/Facilities and Services Utilization. Articles in English, German, Dutch, Swedish, Danish, or Norwegian were included. Results A total of 39,986 records were identified and, of these, 370 studies were included in the final synthesis. Eighty-four low-value imaging examinations were identified. Imaging of atraumatic pain, routine imaging in minor head injury, trauma, thrombosis, urolithiasis, after thoracic interventions, fracture follow-up and cancer staging/follow-up were the most frequently identified low-value imaging examinations. The proportion of low-value imaging varied between 2 and 100% inappropriate or unnecessary examinations. Conclusions A comprehensive list of identified low-value radiological examinations for both adults and children are presented. Future research should focus on reasons for low-value imaging utilization and interventions to reduce the use of low-value imaging internationally. Systematic review registration: PROSPERO: CRD42020208072.

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The role of chest radiography following pectus bar removal

Abstract: Postoperative CXR following pectus bar removal is unnecessary given the low incidence of postoperative pneumothorax requiring intervention. Patients can be safely discharged the day of surgery without the need for routine postoperative chest imaging.

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Repetitive Imaging following Minimally Invasive Repair of Pectus Excavatum Is Unnecessary

Repetitive Imaging following Minimally Invasive Repair of Pectus Excavatum Is Unnecessary

Characterizing and quantifying low-value diagnostic imaging internationally: a scoping review

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