Why the study?
Can computed tomography noninvasively demonstrate pulmonary embolism in smaller arteries?
Population
A patient with pathologically proven pulmonary embolism
Design
Case_report
Authors
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CT visualization of subsegmental clots and infarcts is feasible; leaves open diagnostic accuracy and clinical utility pending prospective validation.
Can computed tomography noninvasively demonstrate pulmonary embolism in smaller arteries?
CT has the potential to noninvasively diagnose pulmonary embolism, including clots in smaller segmental arteries.
Breatnach et al. (1984) studied this question.
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