Quantitative computed tomography for the prediction of pulmonary function after lung cancer surgery: a simple method using simulation software
K Ueda, T Tanaka, TS Li, N Tanaka… - European journal of …, 2009 - academic.oup.com
Objective: The prediction of pulmonary functional reserve is mandatory in therapeutic
decision-making for patients with resectable lung cancer, especially those with underlying …
decision-making for patients with resectable lung cancer, especially those with underlying …
Prospective evaluation for pneumonectomy using perfusion scanning: follow-up beyond one year
PG Boysen, JO Harris, AJ Block, GN Olsen - Chest, 1981 - Elsevier
Thirty-eight high-risk patients (forced expiratory volume in one second [FEV 1] less than 2.0
L or maximum voluntary ventilation [MVV] less than 50 percent of predicted) were observed …
L or maximum voluntary ventilation [MVV] less than 50 percent of predicted) were observed …
Prediction of postoperative pulmonary function: preliminary comparison of single-breath dual-energy xenon CT with three conventional methods
H Yanagita, N Honda, M Nakayama… - Japanese journal of …, 2013 - Springer
Purpose To assess the use of xenon ventilation maps (Xe-images) for predicting
postoperative pulmonary function. Materials and methods After study approval by the …
postoperative pulmonary function. Materials and methods After study approval by the …
Perfusion scintigraphy in the evaluation for lung volume reduction surgery: correlation with clinical outcome.
SC Wang, KC Fischer, RM Slone, DS Gierada… - Radiology, 1997 - pubs.rsna.org
PURPOSE: To identify preoperative pulmonary perfusion scintigraphic findings that might be
associated with clinical outcomes after lung volume reduction surgery. MATERIALS AND …
associated with clinical outcomes after lung volume reduction surgery. MATERIALS AND …
Improvement in regional ventilation and perfusion after radiotherapy for unresectable carcinoma of the bronchus
F Fazio, TA Pratt, CG McKenzie… - American Journal of …, 1979 - Am Roentgen Ray Soc
Ventilation/perfusion scans were obtained in 45 patients with unresectable carcinoma of the
bronchus. Of these 45 patients, 35 were reinvestigated shortly after radiotherapy and 17 of …
bronchus. Of these 45 patients, 35 were reinvestigated shortly after radiotherapy and 17 of …
Effect of postoperative radiotherapy on changes in pulmonary function in patients with stage II and IIIA lung carcinoma
NC Choi, DJ Kanarek, HC Grillo - International Journal of Radiation …, 1990 - Elsevier
To assess the pulmonary tolerance to postoperative radiotherapy (RT) in patients with
resected lung carcinoma, a prospective study was begun in January 1977, which consisted …
resected lung carcinoma, a prospective study was begun in January 1977, which consisted …
Repeatability and reproducibility of quantitative whole-lung perfusion magnetic resonance imaging
J Ley-Zaporozhan, F Molinari, F Risse… - Journal of thoracic …, 2011 - journals.lww.com
Purpose Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) allows for quantitative evaluation of pulmonary
perfusion and has shown high clinical usefulness for the evaluation and differentiation of …
perfusion and has shown high clinical usefulness for the evaluation and differentiation of …
Association between RT-induced changes in lung tissue density and global lung function
J Ma, J Zhang, S Zhou, JL Hubbs, RJ Foltz… - International Journal of …, 2009 - Elsevier
PURPOSE: To assess the association between radiotherapy (RT)-induced changes in
computed tomography (CT)-defined lung tissue density and pulmonary function tests (PFTs) …
computed tomography (CT)-defined lung tissue density and pulmonary function tests (PFTs) …