The use of anatomical side markers in general radiology: a systematic review of the current literature.

Lilian Chung; Saravana Kumar; Joanne Oldfield; Maureen Phillips; Megan Stratfold

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The use of anatomical side markers in general radiology: a systematic review of the current literature.

August 26, 2020

Chung L, Kumar S, Oldfield J, et al. J Patient Saf. 2022;18(1):e115-e123.

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This systematic review investigated the use of anatomical side markers (ASM), which are used in radiology to identify the correct anatomical side and prevent confusion. The seven studies included demonstrated that use of ASMs is common, but the literature documented some barriers to use, such as risk of obscuring essential anatomical parts.

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