Multi-centre study found that strict adherence to guidelines led to computed tomography scans being overused in children with minor head injuries.

Nicky NieleMarlies A van HoutenBart BoersmaMaarten H BiezeveldMatthijs DoumaKatja HeitinkGavin W Ten TusscherEllen TrompJohannes B van GoudoeverFrans B Plötz

Published in: Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992) (2019)

Strict adherence to the Dutch national guidelines resulted in CT overuse. New guidelines are needed to safely reduce CT scan indications.

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