Pulmonary Embolism in Pregnancy: Comparison of Pulmonary CT Angiography and Lung Scintigraphy

Volume: 193, Issue: 5, Pages: 1223 - 1227
Published: Nov 1, 2009
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to retrospectively compare the diagnostic adequacy of lung scintigraphy with that of pulmonary CT angiography (CTA) in the care of pregnant patients with suspected pulmonary embolism.Patient characteristics, radiology report content, additional imaging performed, final diagnosis, and diagnostic adequacy were recorded for pregnant patients consecutively referred for lung scintigraphy or pulmonary CTA according to...
Paper Details
Title
Pulmonary Embolism in Pregnancy: Comparison of Pulmonary CT Angiography and Lung Scintigraphy
Published Date
Nov 1, 2009
Volume
193
Issue
5
Pages
1223 - 1227
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