Newmark GM, Conces DJ Jr, Kopecky KK
Department of Radiology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis
46202-5253.
Title
Spiral CT evaluation of the trachea and bronchi.
Source
J Comput Assist Tomogr 1994 Jul;18(4):552-554
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: We report two cases in which spiral CT with three-dimensional
(3D) reconstruction was used to evaluate abnormalities of the trachea and
bronchi. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Two patients with known airway
abnormalities, one with a carinal tumor and the other with a postoperative
bronchial stenosis, had spiral CT of the chest performed. Images were
reconstructed in the coronal plane as well as using a curved planar reformat
and shaded surface display. RESULTS: Spiral CT with 3D reconstruction
provided excellent anatomic definition of the central airway abnormalities. In
our two cases the information provided was used in both the clinical
assessment and treatment planning of the patients. CONCLUSION: Spiral CT
was useful in the evaluation of two patients with central airway abnormalities.
Further investigation into applications of spiral CT for the evaluation of the
central airways appears warranted.
MeSH Heading
Bronchography/methods*
Case Report
Human
Male
Middle Age
Tomography, X-Ray Computed/methods*
Trachea/radiography*