Three-dimensional imaging of the pediatric airway

Accurate imaging of the pediatric tracheobronchial tree is indicated for the evaluation of congenital or acquired abnormalities. Conventional axial computed tomography (CT) is now considered the best imaging modality for evaluation of the trachea and major bronchi, and has almost completely replaced...

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Published inInternational journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology Vol. 41; no. 3; pp. 299 - 305
Main Authors Nicotra, J J, Mahboubi, S, Kramer, S S
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Ireland 18.09.1997
Subjects
Adolescent
Bronchial Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Child
Child, Preschool
Female
Humans
Lung Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Male
Polychondritis, Relapsing - diagnostic imaging
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Trachea - diagnostic imaging
Tracheal Stenosis - diagnostic imaging
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Summary:Accurate imaging of the pediatric tracheobronchial tree is indicated for the evaluation of congenital or acquired abnormalities. Conventional axial computed tomography (CT) is now considered the best imaging modality for evaluation of the trachea and major bronchi, and has almost completely replaced the former gold standard of tracheobronchography. Preliminary results indicate that CT scan performance is further enhanced through the application of spiral technology and two-dimensional (2D) and 3D representation of the tracheobronchial tree. Spiral CT scans with 3D surface rendering offers an opportunity to replace traditional tracheobronchography with a safer, less invasive modality.
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ISSN:0165-5876
DOI:10.1016/S0165-5876(97)00094-3