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preoperative chest X-ray

Indications: - pre-operative evaluation* a) intrathoracic procedure b) history of cardiovascular disease c) history of pulmonary disease d) no longer indicated for smokers without cardiopulmonary disease [3] - current smoker with > 20 pack-year history - current smoker > 50 years of age e) history of prior malignancy * patients with chest radiograph within 6 months of planned procedure need not have it repeated unless clinically indicated

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References

  1. Kaiser Permanente, Norther California, pre-op guidelines
  2. Joo HS, Wong J, Naik VN, Savoldelli GL. The value of screening preoperative chest x-rays: a systematic review. Can J Anaesth. 2005 Jun-Jul;52(6):568-74. PMID: 15983140
  3. Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 17, 18, 19. American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2015, 2018, 2022