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Review
. 2007 Aug;47(8):698-707.
doi: 10.1007/s00117-007-1534-4.

[Ventilation-perfusion scintigraphy for the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism]

[Article in German]
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Review

[Ventilation-perfusion scintigraphy for the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism]

[Article in German]
T D Pöppel et al. Radiologe. 2007 Aug.

Abstract

Diagnosis of venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism is a common clinical problem. Imaging results frequently play a central role in the clinical decision process. This article on nuclear medicine procedures in the diagnosis of suspected pulmonary embolism provides information on pathophysiological basics, commonly used radiopharmaceuticals as well as procedure and interpretation of ventilation-perfusion scintigraphy.

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