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Air embolism other imaging findings

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Overview

Ventilation perfusion scan may be used if patient is unable to undergo a CT chest.

Other imaging findings

Other imaging findings

Ventilation perfusion scan may show filling defects if there is any cause of pulmonary embolism.

References

References

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