TY - JOUR
T1 - Pitfalls in the diagnosis of acute pulmonary embolism on spiral computer tomography
AU - Aviram, Galit
AU - Levy, Gad
AU - Fishman, Joel E.
AU - Blank, Annat
AU - Graif, Moshe
PY - 2004/3/1
Y1 - 2004/3/1
N2 - Spiral computer tomography (CT) has become a widely accepted clinical tool in the diagnosis of acute pulmonary embolism. The accuracy of computed tomography in diagnosing pulmonary embolism has increased over the past 10 years, parallel to technological improvements. However, as with most imaging techniques, interpretative pitfalls may occur for a variety of reasons. These include technical problems caused by respiratory motion artifact, improper bolus timing, streak artifact, and patient body habitus. In addition, misinterpretation of normal bronchovascular anatomy may lead to an erroneous diagnosis. This article discusses the various diagnostic pitfalls and methods to minimize and overcome them.
AB - Spiral computer tomography (CT) has become a widely accepted clinical tool in the diagnosis of acute pulmonary embolism. The accuracy of computed tomography in diagnosing pulmonary embolism has increased over the past 10 years, parallel to technological improvements. However, as with most imaging techniques, interpretative pitfalls may occur for a variety of reasons. These include technical problems caused by respiratory motion artifact, improper bolus timing, streak artifact, and patient body habitus. In addition, misinterpretation of normal bronchovascular anatomy may lead to an erroneous diagnosis. This article discusses the various diagnostic pitfalls and methods to minimize and overcome them.
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U2 - 10.1016/j.cpradiol.2003.11.001
DO - 10.1016/j.cpradiol.2003.11.001
M3 - Article
C2 - 14997164
AN - SCOPUS:1342307464
VL - 33
SP - 74
EP - 84
JO - Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology
JF - Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology
SN - 0363-0188
IS - 2
ER -