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[When is chest radiography indicated in a child?].

Matti Korppi, Raija Seuri

    Duodecim; Laaketieteellinen Aikakauskirja
    |April 6, 2016
    PubMed
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    Chest radiography is a common pediatric imaging test. It helps diagnose severe pneumonia, assess complications, and rule out other conditions like foreign body aspiration.

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