Ventilation/perfusion single-photon emission computed tomography (V/Q SPECT) is the
scintigraphic technique of choice for the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism and many other …

Ventilation/perfusion single-photon emission computed tomography (V/P SPECT) is the
scintigraphic technique recommended primarily for the diagnosis of acute pulmonary …

Lung scintigraphy is the primary tool for diagnostics of pulmonary embolism. A perfusion
study is often complemented by a ventilation study. Intermediate probability scans are …

Single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) has replaced planar imaging in
many areas of nuclear medicine. Given its superior contrast resolution and improved …

One of the main problems encountered in the analysis of ventilation/perfusion (V/P) lung
scans for the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism (PE) is difficulty in assessing the size of the …

Compared with planar imaging, ventilation/perfusion scintigraphy performed with single-
photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) has a greater sensitivity and specificity …

In the March issue of this respected journal, the role of lung scintigraphy and multidetector
computed tomography (MDCT) for the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism (PE) was …

Single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) provides high contrast three
dimensional images of the regional distribution of a radiotracer. SPECT is a widely used …

V/PSPECT has the potential to become a first hand tool for diagnosis of pulmonary
embolism based on standardized technology and new holistic interpretation criteria. Pretest …

SPECT of ventilation/perfusion (V/Q) lung scans not only improves the diagnostic accuracy
of the method but also facilitates the application of advanced image-processing techniques …