Minimizing unnecessary brain magnetic resonance imaging in pediatric endocrinology: a retrospective cohort analysis
Only a few specific neuroimaging findings in endocrinologic pediatric patients warrant further investigation, while too often repeated imaging is carried out unnecessarily. We advocate the importance of guidelines to reduce costs for both the healthcare system and patients' families, as well as to alleviate physical and psychological distress for patients and caregivers.
Authors
- Maura Marin
- Gianluca Tamaro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1635-9141)
- Gianluca Tornese (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4395-3915)
- Elena Faleschini
- Egidio Barbi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6343-846X)
- Francesco Baldo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7523-3154)
- Flora Maria Murru (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8954-8889)
Institutions
- University of Trieste (IT)
- IRCCS Materno Infantile Burlo Garofolo (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Endocrinology
- Published
- 2024-09-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fendo.2024.1456541
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Advances
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.16
Funders
- Ministero della Salute