Abstract Reference

Unique Identifier

91208602

Authors

Quint LE, McShan DL, Glazer GM, Orringer MB, Francis IR, Gross BH

Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor 48109-0030.

Title

Three dimensional CT of central lung tumors.

Source

Clin Imaging 1990 Oct-Dec;14(4):323-9

Abstract

Three-dimensional computed tomography (CT) reconstructions and conventional CT were compared with surgical/pathological findings in seven patients with central lung tumors, in order to assess accuracy in predicting the lobectomy/pneumonectomy decision. Although conventional CT surpassed 3D CT in diagnosing bronchial tumor invasion, 3D CT appeared to be better for central arterial invasion. Despite problems due to motion effects, partial volume averaging and the time consuming nature of the reconstruction process, 3D CT is probably useful in this setting and promises to have similar applications throughout the body.

MeSH Heading

Adenocarcinoma/radiography*

Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/radiography*

Comparative Study

Computer Graphics*

Human

Image Processing, Computer-Assisted*

Lung/radiography*

Lung Neoplasms/radiography*

Sensitivity and Specificity

Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

Tomography, X-Ray Computed/methods*

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