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Imaging Guidelines for Acute Rhinosinusitis by Ajeng Apsari is a document available to read on EtoBox.
1) Imaging is frequently performed for uncomplicated acute rhinosinusitis despite evidence and guidelines recommending against it. 2) Overuse of imaging exposes patients to unnecessary costs and radiation risk with no change in outcomes. 3) Barriers to reducing unnecessary sinus imaging include easy access to fast CT scans, pressure to quickly diagnose in fee-for-service systems, and diagnostic uncertainty. 4) Resources like R-SCAN and Choosing Wisely aim to educate clinicians and implement guidelines t
- Author
- Ajeng Apsari
- Language
- EN