Preoperative Chest Radiographic Examination for Pediatric Inguinal Hernia and Umbilical Hernia
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DOI: 10.1007/s12098-021-04073-0
Abstract: To the Editor: Preoperative chest radiographic examination is performed to exclude heart or respiratory disease, and to evaluate the status [1]. Most Japanese pediatric institutions also perform preoperative chest radiographic examination even for inguinal or… read more here.
Keywords: preoperative chest; chest radiographic; hernia; radiographic examination ... See more keywords
Clinical outcome of patients undergoing preoperative chest physiotherapy in elective upper abdominal surgeries
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DOI: 10.1177/17504589211045225
Abstract: Upper abdominal surgeries are associated with postoperative pulmonary complications. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of preoperative chest physiotherapy on the clinical outcome in upper abdominal surgery patients. Fifty patients were equally randomised into… read more here.
Keywords: preoperative chest; surgery; upper abdominal; chest physiotherapy ... See more keywords
Estimation of the Overuse of Preoperative Chest X-rays According to “Choosing Wisely”, “No Hacer”, and “Essencial” Initiatives: Are They Equally Applicable and Comparable?
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17238783
Abstract: Background: Overuse reduces the efficiency of healthcare systems and compromises patient safety. Different institutions have issued recommendations on the indication of preoperative chest X-rays, but the degree of compliance with these recommendations is unknown. This… read more here.
Keywords: chest; chest rays; chest ray; according choosing ... See more keywords