Clinical radiology
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Clin Radiol
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Nine patients with bullous emphysema for which surgery was being considered have been investigated with computed tomography (CT). In six out of nine patients (67%) CT showed more extensive disease or bilateral disease where only unilateral was suspected from postero-anterior and lateral chest radiographs. ⋯ Surgery was abandoned in one patient as a result of the CT findings. Computed tomography is of value in patients with bullous emphysema in assessing the extent of disease and may assist the surgeon in operative planning.