Incidental Findings on CT Scans in the Emergency Department.

Volume: 2011, Pages: 624847 - 624847
Published: May 29, 2011
Abstract
Objectives. Incidental findings on computed tomography (CT) scans are common. We sought to examine rates of findings and disclosure among discharged patients who received a CT scan in the ED. Methods. Retrospective chart review (Aug-Oct 2009) of 600 patients age 18 and older discharged home from an urban Level 1 trauma center. CT reports were used to identify incidental findings and discharge paperwork was used to determine whether the patient...
Paper Details
Title
Incidental Findings on CT Scans in the Emergency Department.
Published Date
May 29, 2011
Volume
2011
Pages
624847 - 624847
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