Prevalence of Incidental Finding on Routine Preoperative Chest X ray and Its Consequences

Background: Chest X-rays are routinely requested for almost all preoperative patients in our local hospitals, regardless of their medical history, clinical examination, or clear indications. This practice is often justified by the belief that it can help stratify risk, guide anesthetic choices, or i...

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Published in:	Basrah Journal of Surgery
Main Authors:	Marwa Majid Aladhab, Ghassak Ahmed Abd Al-Ameer, Fatima Falah Abdulla;, Abdullah Mohammed Waheeb, Zahraa Kareem Salim
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	university of basrah 2024-06-01
Subjects:	chest x ray preoperative evaluation incidental findings
Online Access:	https://www.iasj.net/iasj/article/328733