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Dr. Khattar:   That you have an opinion that the CT has helped you in the 
evaluation of lower abdominal pain is of NO consequence, unless, the value of 
that evaluation (CT Scanning) by you, complete with the criteria you have 
used to assess its value is shared with the rest of the world, including 
those of us on this web site.  

Where is the data to support your premise?   Just what did you see on the CT 
that changed your treatment plan?   Would your treatment plan have changed 
anyway with a bit more time or with a detailed history and physicial 
examination.    I have found that many non-surgeons and even some surgeons 
order a CT of the abdomen by reflex, even before the patient is examined.    

Please, since you have found it to be "effective" share with those of us who 
are slow learners, and have been unable to find a real value in patient 
decision making, please share with us the tricks which alter your care.  

k

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