Borst H G, Grote R, Döhring W
Langenbecks Arch Chir. 1982;358:301-5. doi: 10.1007/BF01271803.
Computed tomography has widened the diagnostic and indicatory potential in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery. The method allows discovery and localization of discrete pathological findings thus far evading routine diagnostics. Under certain conditions tissue may be characterized and a tumor staging performed. Computed tomography cannot replace preoperative angiography but is useful for noninvasive postoperative screening. The value of the procedure in diseases of the lung and pleura, the mediastinum, and the cardiovascular system is demonstrated.
计算机断层扫描拓宽了胸心血管外科的诊断和指征潜力。该方法能够发现和定位迄今为止常规诊断难以发现的离散性病理表现。在某些情况下，可以对组织进行特征描述并进行肿瘤分期。计算机断层扫描不能替代术前血管造影，但对无创术后筛查很有用。文中展示了该检查方法在肺部、胸膜、纵隔及心血管系统疾病中的价值。
