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Detection of pulmonary embolism in patients with unresolved clinical and scintigraphic diagnosis: helical CT versus angiography.
American Journal of Roentgenology · 1995 · Vol. 164(6) · pp. 1369–1374
Lawrence R. Goodman✉(Medical College of Wisconsin)John J. CurtinMark W. MewissenW. Dennis FoleyRandolph J. LipchikMartin R. CrainKiran B. SagarB. David Collier
Abstract
In our subset of patients, helical CT was only 63% sensitive. Subsegmental emboli are difficult to diagnose. Pulmonary angiography remains the study of choice. CT has a limited role in the evaluation of acute pulmonary embolism.
Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and ManagementUltrasound in Clinical ApplicationsRadiation Dose and ImagingMedicinePulmonary embolismRadiologyAngiographyPulmonary angiographyScintigraphyPerfusionLungPulmonary vasculatureNuclear medicine
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Acute DiseaseAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAngiographyFemaleHumansLungMaleMiddle AgedProspective StudiesPulmonary EmbolismRadionuclide ImagingSensitivity and SpecificityTomography, X-Ray Computed
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