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Multislice Computed Tomography Findings of Patients with Suspected Pulmonary Embolism in the Emergency Department: Incidence of Pulmonary Embolism and Non-Thromboembolic Findings

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.040

Synopsis:

This study aimed to evaluate the incidence of pulmonary embolism (PE) and tomographic findings in patients who underwent multislice computed tomography for suspected PE in the emergency department. The PE incidence was found to be 24.4%.

ABSTRACT

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the incidence of pulmonary embolism (PE) and tomographic findings in patients who underwent multislice computed tomography (MSCT) for suspected PE in the emergency department.

Received:

27 Jan, 2015

Accepted:

02 Mar, 2015

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Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

Multislice computed tomography

pleural and parenchymal findings

Journal Authors:

e-Published: 15 Oct, 2015

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Boerhaave's Syndrome: Presenting with Chest Pain

Issue:

Vol 66, Issue 2: 2017

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2014.377

Pages:

391–2

The Editor,

Sir,

Boerhaave syndrome or spontaneous oesophageal rupture is a rare, potentially fatal condition. Patients usually present with pain, dyspnoea, and signs of shock after forced vomiting.

Received:

05 Dec, 2014

Revised:

12 Mar, 2015

Accepted:

16 Mar, 2015

Published:

22 Sep, 2017

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wimjiss2_2017_391_392.pdf

Journal Sections:

Letters to the Editor