SPECT/CT Accurately Predicts Postoperative Lung Function in Patients with Limited Pulmonary Reserve Undergoing Resection for Lung Cancer.

ABSTRACT: Background: Preoperative prediction of postoperative pulmonary function after anatomical resection for lung cancer is essential to prevent long-term morbidity and mortality. Here, we compared the accuracy of hybrid single-photon emission computed tomography/computed tomography (SPECT/CT) with traditional anatomical and planar scintigraphy approaches in predicting postoperative pulmonary function in patients with impaired lung function. Methods: We analyzed the predicted postoperative pulmonary function in patients undergoing major anatomical lung resection, applying a segment counting approach, planar perfusion scintigraphy (PPS), and SPECT/CT-based lung function quantification. Results: In total, 120 patients were evaluated, of whom 82 were included in the study. Post

SUBMITTER: Moneke I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11509096 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature