ReviewEuropean journal of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging2009
Is the lung scan alive and well? Facts and controversies in defining the role of lung scintigraphy for the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism in the era of MDCT.
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- Diagnosis of Pulmonary Embolism: A Review of Evidence-Based Approaches.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
- Intermediate-Risk and High-Risk Pulmonary Embolism: Recognition and Management: Cardiology Clinics: Cardiac Emergencies.Cardiology clinics · 2024Review
- Role of echocardiography in acute pulmonary embolism.The Korean journal of internal medicine · 2023Review
- The impact of right bundle branch block and SIQIII-type patterns in determining risk levels in acute pulmonary embolism.F1000Research · 2023Article
- Successful visualization of pulmonary embolism using fluoroscopic video analysis in a patient with iodine contrast allergy: a case report.European heart journal. Case reports · 2022Article
- Diagnosis, Diagnostic Tools, and Risk Stratification for Contemporary Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism.The International journal of angiology : official publication of the International College of Angiology, Inc · 2022Article
- Acute Pulmonary Embolism–Its Diagnosis and Treatment From a Multidisciplinary Viewpoint.Deutsches Arzteblatt international · 2021Review
- SPECT/CT and pulmonary embolism.European journal of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging · 2014Review
- Perfusion SPECT in patients with suspected pulmonary embolism: how much sensitivity is needed to keep patients alive?European journal of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging · 2013Article
- Positron emission and single-photon emission imaging: synergy rather than competition.European journal of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging · 2011Article
- Imaging for suspected pulmonary embolism in pregnancy-what about the fetal dose? A comprehensive review of the literature.Insights into imaging · 2010Article
- A review on the clinical uses of SPECT/CT.European journal of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging · 2010Review
- Ventilation/perfusion SPECT--an essential but underrated method for diagnosis of pulmonary embolism and other diseases.European journal of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging · 2009Article
- Diagnosing pulmonary embolism: clinical problem or methodological issue?European journal of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging · 2009Review
- V/Q scintigraphy: alive, well and equal to the challenge of CT angiography.European journal of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging · 2009Review
- Bronchopulmonary Sequestration as a Cause of Mismatched Perfusion Defect on Single-photon Emission Computed Tomography Ventilation-perfusion Scan.World journal of nuclear medicineArticle
- Modified PISAPED Criteria in Combination with Ventilation Scintigraphic Finding for Predicting Acute Pulmonary Embolism.World journal of nuclear medicineArticle
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Abstract
purposeThe last decade has seen a changing pattern of utilization of multidetector CT (MDCT) versus lung perfusion scintigraphy in the investigation of pulmonary venous thromboembolism (VTE). In response to this the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) determined that the subject required an overview.
methodThe IAEA has invited a group of five specialists in the relevant fields to review the current status and optimum role of scintigraphy, to explore some of the facts and controversies surrounding the use of both modalities and to make recommendations about the continued role of nuclear medicine for the investigation of pulmonary embolism. This paper identifies the relative merits of each technique, highlights benefits, focuses on complementary roles and seeks a nonadversarial symbiosis.
conclusionThe consultants reached a consensus that the continued use of scintigraphy for diagnosis of thromboembolic disease is recommended, particularly in scenarios where scintigraphy confers specific benefits and is complementary to MDCT.
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