Helical computed tomography and the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism

被引:12
作者
Bates, SM
Ginsberg, JS
机构
[1] McMaster Univ, Med Ctr, Thromboembolism Unit, Hamilton, ON L8N 3Z5, Canada
[2] Hamilton Civ Hosp, Res Ctr, Hamilton, ON L8N 3Z5, Canada
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D O I
10.7326/0003-4819-132-3-200002010-00012
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R5 [内科学];
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1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
Rathbun and colleagues' systematic review in this issue evaluates prospective studies on helical computed tomography (CT) for diagnosing pulmonary embolism. The authors correctly conclude that helical CT has not been adequately assessed for the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism. The role of this new technology remains controversial, and further studies are needed.
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