The efficacy of single-photon emission computed tomography with Macrotech 99m-Tc radiopharmaceutical in microcirculation evaluation in patients with fibrous-cavernous pulmonary tuberculosis

Conclusions: Scintigraphy analysis detected in the most of the patients severe disorders of lung regional blood flow: disorders involving 4-6 zones were observed in 50% of cases, 3 zones – in 29% of cases. These patients underwent surgical treatments for fibrous-cavernous pulmonary tuberculosis.
Source: European Respiratory Journal - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Tags: Tuberculosis Source Type: research