Tobias Kleemann, Denise Müller, Carola Güther, Alina Duma, Awsan Mohamed, Helmut Ernst, Madlen Löbel, Robert Freund, Sven Kleemann, Sven Pannach, Rutker Stellke, Dirk Briesemann, Tina Diepelt, Ina Thomas, Viktoria Ermisch, Dimitrios Aretakis, Alexander Wree, Frank Tacke, Steffen Ortmann, Marten Schulz
(1) Background: Unclear sonographic findings without adequate specialist expertise in abdominal ultrasound (AU) may harm patients in rural areas, due to overlooked diagnoses, unnecessary additional imaging (e.g., CT scan), and/or patient transport to referral expert centers. Appropriate telemedical sonography assistance could lead to corresponding savings. (2) Methods: The study was designed as a randomized trial. Selected study centers performed AU with the best local expertise. Patients were selected and monitored according to the indication that they required AU...
March 17, 2024: Journal of Clinical Medicine