Ventilation-Perfusion Lung Images in the Swyer-James Syndrome

Authors:
  • COCharles W. O'Dell
    Charles W. O'Dell
  • ATAndrew Taylor
    Andrew Taylor
  • CHCharles B. Higgins
    Charles B. Higgins
  • WAWilliam L. Ashburn
    William L. Ashburn
  • RSRichard F. Schillaci
    Richard F. Schillaci
  • NANaomi P. Alazraki
    Naomi P. Alazraki
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Abstract
Ventilation-perfusion lung imaging appears to be a significant nonivasive means of supporting the clinical diagnosis of Swyer-James syndrome. Three cases are presented which display characteristic delayed washout of xenon from a small or normal-sized, underperfused hyperlucent lung.