Inter-observer variation in interpretation of chest X-rays.
139 chest x-rays of children with solid tumours or leukaemia were examined independently by three observers (a radiologist and two physicians) and a consensus report determined. There was total agreement between observers on 40 x-rays (29%). The radiologist agreed with the consensus report on a significantly greater number of x-rays (91%) than both physicians (62% and 46%). There was a high incidence of over-reporting of abnormalities by both physicians. This study reinforces the need for regular dialogue between radiologists and clinicians for optimum interpretation of chest x-rays.
Shaw
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NJ
Department of Haematology, Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Edinburgh.
Hendry
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Eden
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D001995:Bronchography; D002648:Child; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D007938:Leukemia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D015588:Observer Variation; D010820:Physicians; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011871:Radiology