Best evidence topic report. The sensitivity of a normal chest radiograph in ruling out aortic dissection.

A short cut review was carried out to establish the sensitivity of a normal chest radiograph as a rule out test for aortic aneurysm. Altogether 557 papers were found using the reported search, of which four presented the best evidence to answer the clinical question. The author, date and country of publication, patient group studied, study type, relevant outcomes, results, and study weaknesses of these best papers are tabulated. A clinical bottom line is stated.