The Value of Thoracic Computed Tomography Scans in Clinical Diagnosis: A Prospective Study
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...
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| Main Authors: | , , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2006-01-01
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| Series: | Canadian Respiratory Journal |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2006/859870 |
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| Summary: | 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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| ISSN: | 1198-2241 |