Positive predictive value of ultrasound in correctly identifying an inguinal hernia: a single-centered retrospective pilot study
Abstract Objectives To determine the clinical utility of preoperative ultrasound imaging for predicting an inguinal hernia in need of surgery. In addition, we aimed to identify factors associated with false positive (FP) ultrasound examinations. Methods In this retrospective pilot study, we included...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2022-08-01
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| Series: | Insights into Imaging |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13244-022-01272-x |