A novel Doppler spectral index for differentiating benign from malignant lung tumors
Journal
Journal of clinical ultrasound : JCU
Journal Volume
39
Journal Issue
5
Pages
256
Date Issued
2011-06
Author(s)
Abstract
It has been reported that the resistance index (RI) and pulsatility index (PI) are of limited value in differentiating lung cancers from benign lesions. We hypothesized that a vascular work index (VWI), derived from Doppler spectral waveforms, would yield better results.
Subjects
color Doppler ultrasound; lung cancer; resistance index; pulsatility index; vascular work index; THORACIC LESIONS; RENAL MASSES; ULTRASOUND; SIGNALS; US; ULTRASONOGRAPHY; ANGIOGENESIS; DIAGNOSIS; NEOPLASMS; CRITERIA
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Publisher
WILEY-BLACKWELL
Type
journal article