Dynamic chest radiography for pulmonary vascular diseases: clinical applications and correlation with other imaging modalities

Yuzo Yamasaki, Takeshi Kamitani, Koji Sagiyama, Takuya Hino, Megumi Kisanuki, Kosuke Tabata, Takuro Isoda, Yoshiyuki Kitamura, Kohtaro Abe, Kazuya Hosokawa, Daisuke Toyomura, Shohei Moriyama, Masateru Kawakubo, Hidetake Yabuuchi, Kousei Ishigami

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Abstract

Dynamic chest radiography (DCR) is a novel functional radiographic imaging technique that can be used to visualize pulmonary perfusion without using contrast media. Although it has many advantages and clinical utility, most radiologists are unfamiliar with this technique because of its novelty. This review aims to (1) explain the basic principles of lung perfusion assessment using DCR, (2) discuss the advantages of DCR over other imaging modalities, and (3) review multiple specific clinical applications of DCR for pulmonary vascular diseases and compare them with other imaging modalities.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)126-144
Number of pages19
JournalJapanese Journal of Radiology
Volume42
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Feb 2024

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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