Congenital lobar emphysema: the role of multislice computed tomography with virtual bronchoscopy in the differential diagnosis with bronchial foreign bodies

ABSTRACTSubarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) is an important but uncommon condition in the differential diagnosis of acute headache. Most authorities recommend that patients with suspected SAH undergo noncontrast computed tomography (CT) as a first diagnostic intervention. If the results of the CT scan are negative, a lumbar puncture should be performed. Many nonurban Canadian hospitals do not have CT scanners and must either transfer patients or consider performing lumbar puncture prior to CT. In selected patients, performing lumbar puncture first may be an option, but timing of the procedure and the interpretation of results is important.

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VIRTUAL BRONCHOSCOPY OF MULTISPIRAL COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY WITH TRAUMATIC INJURIES OF THE MAIN BRONCHUS

Diagnostic radiology and radiotherapy ◽

10.22328/2079-5343-2018-4-63-67 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 63-67

Author(s):

P. M. Kotlyarov ◽

N. V. Chernichenko ◽

V. P. Kharchenko

Keyword(s):

Computed Tomography ◽

Main Bronchus ◽

Traumatic Rupture ◽

Virtual Bronchoscopy ◽

Traumatic Injuries ◽

Traumatic Lesion ◽

Non Invasive ◽

Invasive Method ◽

Bone Structures

The aim of the study was to evaluate the role of virtual bronchoscopy (VB) in traumatic rupture of the main bronchus Material and methods. Тhe data of virtual bronchoscopy of multispiral computed tomography (MSCT) with multiplanar and 3D reconstructions of 10 patients with traumatic separation of the main bronchus were analyzed. MSCT was carried out by the computer tomograph AquilionONE (320-slice) according to the previously described technique. Results of the study. VB MSCT allowed to determine the presence of a complete or partial rupture of the main bronchus, its distance to the bifurcation of the trachea, the state of the collapsed lung, the presence of fluid in the hemithorax, secondary changes in the bone structures of the chest. The World Bank played an important role in monitoring the adequacy of reconstructive measures on the damaged bronchus, excluding the occurrence of postoperative stenosis. The conclusion. Virtual bronchoscopy of multispiral computed tomography with the capabilities of multiplanar and volumetric reconstructions, postprocessing image processing is an optimal non-invasive method for determining the traumatic lesion of the main bronchi and monitoring the success of the reconstructive surgical manual.

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ROLE OF MULTISLICE COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY TO ASSESS EDWARDS SAPIEN PROSTHESIS DEPLOYMENT AND POSITIONING

Journal of the American College of Cardiology ◽

10.1016/s0735-1097(11)61687-2 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 57 (14) ◽

pp. E1687

Author(s):

Helene Eltchaninoff ◽

Jerome Caudron ◽

Jeannette Fares ◽

Camille Hauville ◽

Matthieu Godin ◽

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Keyword(s):

Computed Tomography ◽

Multislice Computed Tomography ◽

Edwards Sapien

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Evaluation of diaphragm in penetrating left thoracoabdominal stab injuries: The role of multislice computed tomography

Injury ◽

10.1016/j.injury.2015.06.022 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 46 (9) ◽

pp. 1734-1737 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Metin Yucel ◽

Gurhan Bas ◽

Fatma Kulalı ◽

Ethem Unal ◽

Adnan Ozpek ◽

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Keyword(s):

Computed Tomography ◽

Multislice Computed Tomography ◽

Stab Injuries

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Role of virtual bronchoscopy in children with a vegetable foreign body in the tracheobronchial tree

The Journal of Laryngology & Otology ◽

10.1017/s0022215114002837 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 128 (12) ◽

pp. 1078-1083 ◽

Cited By ~ 15

Author(s):

G Behera ◽

N Tripathy ◽

Y K Maru ◽

R K Mundra ◽

Y Gupta ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Computed Tomography ◽

Foreign Body ◽

Multidetector Computed Tomography ◽

Diagnostic Tool ◽

Foreign Bodies ◽

Three Dimensional ◽

Tracheobronchial Tree ◽

Rigid Bronchoscopy ◽

Foreign Body Aspiration ◽

Virtual Bronchoscopy

AbstractObjectives:Multidetector computed tomography virtual bronchoscopy is a non-invasive diagnostic tool which provides a three-dimensional view of the tracheobronchial airway. This study aimed to evaluate the usefulness of virtual bronchoscopy in cases of vegetable foreign body aspiration in children.Methods:The medical records of patients with a history of foreign body aspiration from August 2006 to August 2010 were reviewed. Data were collected regarding their clinical presentation and chest X-ray, virtual bronchoscopy and rigid bronchoscopy findings. Cases of metallic and other non-vegetable foreign bodies were excluded from the analysis. Patients with multidetector computed tomography virtual bronchoscopy showing features of vegetable foreign body were included in the analysis. For each patient, virtual bronchoscopy findings were reviewed and compared with those of rigid bronchoscopy.Results:A total of 60 patients; all children ranging from 1 month to 8 years of age, were included. The mean age at presentation was 2.01 years. Rigid bronchoscopy confirmed the results of multidetector computed tomography virtual bronchoscopy (i.e. presence of foreign body, site of lodgement, and size and shape) in 59 patients. In the remaining case, a vegetable foreign body identified by virtual bronchoscopy was revealed by rigid bronchoscopy to be a thick mucus plug. Thus, the positive predictive value of virtual bronchoscopy was 98.3 per cent.Conclusion:Multidetector computed tomography virtual bronchoscopy is a sensitive and specific diagnostic tool for identifying radiolucent vegetable foreign bodies in the tracheobronchial tree. It can also provide a useful pre-operative road map for rigid bronchoscopy. Patients suspected of having an airway foreign body or chronic unexplained respiratory symptoms should undergo multidetector computed tomography virtual bronchoscopy to rule out a vegetable foreign body in the tracheobronchial tree and avoid general anaesthesia and invasive rigid bronchoscopy.

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