TB or not TB? Diagnostic Sensitivity, Specifity and Interobserver Agreement in the Radiological Diagnosis of Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Children
Conclusions We demonstrated significant interobserver variability and
relevant differences in sensitivity and specificity in the radiological
diagnosis of TB between the groups. Paediatric radiologists showed the best
diagnostic performance. As the diagnosis of pulmonary TB has significant
therapeutic consequences for children they should be routinely involved in the
diagnostic process. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag Rüdigerstraße 14, 70469 Stuttgart,
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Source: Klinische Padiatrie - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Brinkmann, Folke Hofgrefe, Jana Ahrens, Frank Weidemann, J ürgen Berthold, Lars Daniel Schwerk, Nicolaus Tags: Original Article Source Type: research