Use of isotope scanning as an aid to the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism in the accident and emergency department.
Twenty-five patients with a clinically suggestive diagnosis of pulmonary embolism were referred directly from the accident and emergency department for a ventilation and perfusion isotope scan. On the basis of a negative scan, the authors were able to discharge 19 patients. The advantages of having direct access to isotope imaging are described.
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Accident and Emergency Department, Southampton General Hospital, England.
Bentley
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002637:Chest Pain; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012307:Risk Factors