The role of spiral computed tomogram in the diagnosis of acute pulmonary embolism.
Singapore Med J
; 42(10): 455-9, 2001 Oct.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-11874148
ABSTRACT
Acute pulmonary embolism is associated with considerable morbidity and mortality. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment is essential. A number of non-invasive diagnostic tools are available for its detection. However, each one of these tests has its limitations and the invasive pulmonary angiography remains the gold standard. We describe the use of spiral volumetric computerised tomogram in the diagnosis of acute pulmonary embolism in six patients in our centre where ventilation-perfusion scan facility is not available. This safe, simple and non-invasive test has an excellent sensitivity and specificity for the detection of central and segmental pulmonary embolism and may replace the conventional invasive pulmonary angiography for the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism.
Buscar no Google
Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Embolia Pulmonar
/
Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios X
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
/
Screening_studies
Limite:
Adult
/
Female
/
Humans
/
Male
/
Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Singapore Med J
Ano de publicação:
2001
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Singapura