Misdiagnosis of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms is common and is associated with increased mortality.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2020.06.047
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To investigate the rate of misdiagnosis in the emergency department (ED) in patients with ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms (rAAAs), and to investigate how misdiagnosis affects rAAA mortality. METHOD Data were extracted from the Swedish… read more here.
Keywords: ruptured abdominal; aortic aneurysms; mortality; correctly diagnosed ... See more keywords
Misdiagnosis of Pediatric Concussions in the Emergency Department
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DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000002714
Abstract: Objective We aimed to determine the rate and predictors of correctly diagnosed concussions in the pediatric emergency department and to describe the characteristics, presentation, and management of concussions in children presenting for minor head injury.… read more here.
Keywords: emergency; misdiagnosis; correctly diagnosed; concussion ... See more keywords
How often is coarctation of aorta correctly diagnosed antemortem in children with fatal illnesses? A retrospective review of medical and autopsy records
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DOI: 10.4103/jpgm.jpgm_125_20
Abstract: This retrospective study analyzed the level of concordance between clinical and autopsy diagnosis of coarctation of aorta over 10 years. Utilizing the Goldmann classification, the concordance rate was found to be 16%. Major discrepancies (Class… read more here.
Keywords: often coarctation; diagnosed antemortem; coarctation aorta; aorta correctly ... See more keywords