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Review
. 2000 Jan;61(1):41-5.
doi: 10.12968/hosp.2000.61.1.1862.

Spiral computed tomography for pulmonary embolism

S J Howling  1 , D M Hansell
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Review

Spiral computed tomography for pulmonary embolism

S J Howling et al. Hosp Med. 2000 Jan.

Abstract

Spiral computed tomography pulmonary angiography is increasingly used in the non-invasive investigation of patients with suspected pulmonary embolism. This review will focus on current techniques and indications with an explanation of the computed tomography signs of pulmonary embolism, possible pitfalls in interpretation and limitations of the technique.

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