| Clinical utility of CAT body scans. | |
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PMID: 98068 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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The results of 202 computerized axial tomography (CAT) body scans performed on hospitalized patients were analyzed for their accuracy and clinical utility. The sensitivity (80 per cent), specificity (70 per cent), and accuracy (77 per cent) were high but not superior to ultrasound examinations of the same area. The results of the CAT body scan affected patient management in 16 per cent of patients and affected the success of treatment in 1 per cent of patients. We conclude that for many abdominal conditions ultrasound scans are equally as accurate and substantially more cost-effective than CAT body scans, and that the clinical value of CAT body scans needs support from controlled clinical trials. |
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Authors:
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C Baker; L W Way |
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S. |
Journal Detail:
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Title: American journal of surgery Volume: 136 ISSN: 0002-9610 ISO Abbreviation: Am. J. Surg. Publication Date: 1978 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1978-09-15 Completed Date: 1978-09-15 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0370473 Medline TA: Am J Surg Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 37-44 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Adolescent Adult Aged Child Child, Preschool Cost-Benefit Analysis Diagnostic Errors Evaluation Studies as Topic Female Humans Male Middle Aged Tomography, X-Ray Computed* / economics Ultrasonography |
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