Pulmonary scintigraphy for the diagnosis of acute pulmonary embolism: A survey of current practices in Australia, Canada, and France

Abstract

There are currently no data published regarding the proportion of nuclear medicine centers using SPECT or SPECT/CT rather than planar ventilation/perfusion (V/Q) imaging in patients with suspected acute pulmonary embolism (PE). Furthermore, the reporting criteria used for interpretation of both planar and SPECT V/Q scans are variable and data are lacking regarding which criteria are commonly used in various centers. The aim of this study was to assess current practices regarding the performance and interpretation of lung scintigraphy across 3 different countries. Methods: A short online survey composed of simple multiple-choice questions was distributed to nuclear medicine departments in Aus..