Indications and Overuse of Computed Tomography in Minor Head Trauma
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Indications and Overuse of Computed Tomography in Minor Head Trauma
BACKGROUND Computed Tomography (CT) is a useful diagnostic technology, particularly in accident and emergency departments. OBJECTIVES To identify a comprehensive list of indications for application of CT in patients with minor head trauma (MHT) and to determine appropriateness of its use on the basis of this list. MATERIALS AND METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted in three Imaging ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal
سال: 2014
ISSN: 2074-1804,2074-1812
DOI: 10.5812/ircmj.13067