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Comparative Study
. 1978 Nov-Dec;33(10):972-4.
doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2044.1978.tb08334.x.

Routine pre-operative chest radiography. 1977 compared with 1955 at Peterborough District General Hospital

R E Loder
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Comparative Study

Routine pre-operative chest radiography. 1977 compared with 1955 at Peterborough District General Hospital

R E Loder. Anaesthesia. 1978 Nov-Dec.
Free article

Abstract

Routine pre-operative chest X-rays have been taken for 22 years. There has been recent criticism of this investigation. 1000 such X-rays taken in 1977 are compared with the same number in 1955. It appears now that routine pre-operative chest X-rays are not necessary under 30 years of age but that they are essential over that age.

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