[Spiral volumetric CT angiography in the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism in Senegal]

Dakar Med. 2001;46(1):76-8.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Authors relate spiral CT scan in pulmonary embolism about four cases : such as the surgical aspect, peri partum cardiomyopathy, cardiovascular collapsus, chest pains. In all cases spiral volumetric CT angiography Scan confirmed the diagnosis. So spiral CT scan proves to be a precious diagnosis tool that facilitates of multicentric study of pulmonary embolism. However, its effectiveness in the detection of isolated and segmentary embolism requires a thorough evaluation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Angiography / methods
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pulmonary Embolism / diagnostic imaging*
  • Senegal
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*