Computed Tomography Usage for Emergency Department Patients With Suspected Appendicitis Following Implementation of a Multidisciplinary Scoring System-Based Protocol

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Bowe, C. T. [1 ]
Trydestam, C.
Gregory, W.
Strout, T. D.
Dreifus, J.
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[1] Maine Med Ctr, Portland, ME 04102 USA
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10.1016/j.annemergmed.2012.06.212
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R4 [临床医学];
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