MDCT of Trachea and Main Bronchi

Javidan-Nejad, Cylen

doi:10.1016/j.rcl.2009.10.003

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“…CT is the imaging modality of choice for imaging the trachea and bronchi for several reasons (2)(3)(4). CT can directly demonstrate the normal anatomy and appearance of the airways ( Figure 1).…”

Section: Computed Tomography (Ct)mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The extra thoracic trachea is (2-4 cm in length) and transitions to the intrathoracic trachea (6-9 cm in length) as it passes posterior to the manubrial notch. Cartilaginous C-shaped rings (1)(2)(3)(4) form the anterior and lateral walls of the trachea. The posterior "membranous" wall of the trachea is formed by the posterior tracheal membrane.…”

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Imaging of the trachea

Shepard¹,

Flores²,

Abbott³

2018

Ann. Cardiothorac. Surg.

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Numerous benign and malignant tracheal diseases may affect the trachea primarily and secondarily. While the posterior anterior (PA) and lateral chest radiograph is the conventional study for initial evaluation of the trachea and central airways, findings may not always be apparent on conventional radiographs, and further evaluation with cross sectional imaging is usually necessary. Computed tomography (CT) is the imaging modality of choice for imaging the trachea and bronchi. Familiarity with the imaging appearances of the normal and diseased trachea will enhance diagnostic evaluation.

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Section: Computed Tomography (Ct)mentioning

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Imaging of the trachea

Shepard¹,

Flores²,

Abbott³

2018

Ann. Cardiothorac. Surg.

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“…The cartilage rings can calcify or ossify with age. [3][4][5][6][7] The posterior tracheal wall comprises the trachealis muscle, connective tissue, and ligaments. On CT, the tracheal wall (consisting of mucosa, submucosa, cartilage or muscle, and adventitia) has normal thickness of 1 to 3 mm, and the individual layers are usually not distinguishable (Fig.…”

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“…2). 5,7 The trachea is essentially midline, but can normally deviate slightly to 1 side. The aortic arch typically makes a mild impression on the trachea.…”

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Appropriate Evaluation of Large Airways Disease With Logical Imaging Sequence

Sirajuddin

Kanne

2012

Clinical Pulmonary Medicine

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Patients with disease of the large airways usually present with nonspecific signs and symptoms such as cough, dyspnea, stridor, and hemoptysis. Although chest radiography is usually the first imaging test performed to evaluate patients with lower respiratory tract symptoms, it has low sensitivity for large airways disease. Multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) has become the imaging test of choice to evaluate patients with known or suspected large airways disease. MDCT can show the morphology and extent of large airways disease and can be used to guide treatment and to reassess patients after therapy. This article reviews techniques for imaging the large airways and illustrates the MDCT findings of a broad range of large airway diseases.

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“…It is a great non invasive alternative to conventional bronchoscopy in special subgroups of patients such as young children, very sick patients or elderly patients who may not be able to tolerate bronchoscopy. Virtual bronchoscopy does not permit tissue sampling, which can be done with endoscopic bronchoscopy [12][13][14] .…”

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Modern imaging of the tracheo-bronchial tree

Laroia

Thompson²,

Laroia³

et al. 2010

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Recent state-of-the-art computed tomography and improved three-dimensional (3-D) postprocessing techniques have revolutionized the capability of visualizing airway pathology, offering physicians an advanced view of pathology and allowing for appropriate management planning. This article is a comprehensive review of trachea and main bronchi imaging, with emphasis on the dynamic airway anatomy, and a discussion of a wide variety of diseases including, but not limited to, congenital large airway abnormalities, tracheobronchial stenoses, benign and malignant neoplasms and tracheobronchomalacia. The importance of multiplanar reconstruction, 3-D reconstruction and incorporation of dynamic imaging for non-invasive evaluation of the large airways is stressed.

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MDCT of Trachea and Main Bronchi

Cited by 23 publications

References 45 publications

Imaging of the trachea

Imaging of the trachea

Appropriate Evaluation of Large Airways Disease With Logical Imaging Sequence

Modern imaging of the tracheo-bronchial tree

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