Establishing diagnostic criteria and treatment of subsegmental pulmonary embolism: A Delphi analysis of experts.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Improved imaging techniques have increased the incidence of subsegmental pulmonary embolism (ssPE). Indirect evidence is suggesting that ssPE may represent a more benign presentation of venous thromboembolism not necessarily requiring anticoagulant treatment. However, correctly diagnosing ssPE is challenging with reported low interobserver agreement, partly due to the lack of widely accepted diagnostic criteria.

Objectives

We sought to derive uniform diagnostic criteria for ssPE, guided by expert consensus.

Methods

Based on an extensive literature review and expert opinion of a Delphi steering committee, two surveys including statements regarding diagnostic criteria and management options for ssPE were established. These surveys were conducted electronicall

SUBMITTER: den Exter PL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7695556 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature