Many referrals under Dutch short stature guidelines.

van Buuren, S; Bonnemaijer-Kerckhoffs, D J A; Grote, F K; Wit, J M; Verkerk, P H · Arch Dis Child · 2004

cross_sectional · Level IV

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Abstract

The number of referrals under strict adherence to the Dutch consensus guidelines for short stature was estimated using longitudinal data from 970 children (0-10 years). Results showed that over 38% of all children would have to be referred one or more times. There is therefore a clear need to revise the current guidelines.

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