Accuracy of a chest x-ray in diagnosing dissecting thoracic aneurysm.
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Report By: Dr Muhammad Saleem Nasir - SpR, Emergency Medicine
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Search checked by Dr Muhammad Saleem Nasir - SpR
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Institution: Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester.
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Date Submitted: 27th November 2002
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Last Modified: 19th February 2012
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Status:
Red (incomplete)
Three Part Question
In [patients suspected of having dissecting thoracic aortic aneurysms] is [ED chest x-ray as good as the CT thorax] at[accurately detecting the dissecting aneurysm?]
