Preoperative computerized tomography screening for COVID-19 pneumonia in asymptomatic patients: experiences from two centers

ConclusionChest CT screening for COVID-19 has a very low yield in asymptomatic preoperative patients and shows false-positive findings in 9.2% of cases, potentially leading to unnecessary postponing of the surgery.

http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s11604-020-01061-w

Source: Japanese Journal of Radiology - October 31, 2020 Category: Radiology Source Type: research