Value of routine chest radiography in the medical screening of internationally adopted children

Jeannette Bakker, Karin Horsthuis, Frederik G.J. Cobelens, Frank J.A. Beek, Tom W.J. Schulpen

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Abstract

Aim: To assess the value of the routine chest radiography as part of the medical evaluation of newly arrived, internationally adopted children. Methods: We evaluated the use of routine chest radiography (CXR) in the medical screening of 1598 internationally adopted children. Results: CXR showed abnormalities in 128 cases: 38 of these findings were already known and/or consistent with obvious clinical signs or symptoms, and 54 had no clinical relevance. In two patients, CXR raised the suspicion of tuberculosis. Conclusion: The routine use of CXR in the screening of internationally adopted children rarely yields new, clinically relevant, information and should be performed on indication only.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)366-368
Number of pages3
JournalActa Paediatrica, International Journal of Paediatrics
Volume94
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Mar 2005

Keywords

  • Adopted children
  • Screening
  • Tuberculosis

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