Comparative Analysis of Lung Perfusion Scan and SPECT/CT for the Evaluation of Functional Lung Capacity.

Hoon Young SuhSohyun ParkHyun Gee RyooJi-Young KimTae Sung KimJong Mog LeeMoon Soo KimHee Chul YangSeok-Ki Kim

Published in: Nuclear medicine and molecular imaging (2019)

We suggest SPECT/CT as the primary modality of choice for the assessment of the ratio of diseased lung area. Both perfusion scan and SPECT/CT can be used for the prediction of postoperative lung function.

Keyphrases

contrast enhanced
computed tomography
dual energy
lung function
image quality
magnetic resonance imaging
pet ct
positron emission tomography
cystic fibrosis
air pollution
magnetic resonance
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease