Author(s): MA Qing-bian, YAO Wan-zhen, CHEN Jian-ming, GE Hong-xia, LI Shu, ZHENG Ya-an
Pages: 1089-1094
Year: 2012 Issue:  6
Journal: Chinese Medical Journal
Keyword:  pulmonary embolism; adolescent; delay; diagnosis;
Abstract: Background Pulmonary embolism (PE) is rare and seldom considered in adolescent patients; however it occurs with a greater frequency than is generally recognized,and it is a potentially fatal conditio...