The Value of Thoracic Computed Tomography Scans in Clinical Diagnosis: A Prospective Study

Autor: Mark O Turner, John R Mayo, Nestor L Müller, Michael Schulzer, J Mark FitzGerald
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2006
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Zdroj: Canadian Respiratory Journal, Vol 13, Iss 6, Pp 311-316 (2006)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1198-2241
DOI: 10.1155/2006/859870
Popis: BACKGROUND: Computed tomography (CT) scans are used extensively to investigate chest disease because of their cross-sectional perspective and superior contrast resolution compared with chest radiographs. These advantages lead to a more accurate imaging assessment of thoracic disease. The actual use and evaluation of the clinical impact of thoracic CT has not been assessed since scanners became widely available.
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