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Postural change in ventilation and perfusion secondary to a thoracic scoliosis with complete resolution after surgery.

Authors :
BARWICK, T. D.
GODDARD, I.
EASTY, M.
WALLIS, C.
BIASSONI, L.
Source :
British Journal of Radiology; Jul2009, Vol. 82 Issue 979, pe137-e140, 4p, 5 Black and White Photographs
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

We present the case of a child with a thoracic scoliosis causing respiratory impairment in whom pre-surgical ventilation–perfusion lung scintigraphy in different postures was able to predict improvement in ventilation and perfusion after surgery. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00071285
Volume :
82
Issue :
979
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
British Journal of Radiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
121216991
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1259/bjr/34532489