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Use of multidetector computed tomography 3D reconstructions in assessing lower tracheal-bronchial pathology and
David B Erlichman1, Netta Blitman2, Sam Weinstein1
1Montefiore Medical Center- Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
Purpose:
To evaluate the contribution of 3D reconstruction in assessing lower tracheobronchial pathology and surgical interventions.
Methods:
Twenty patients fit our criteria of lower tract tracheobronchial pathologies for a total of 25 abnormalities. Studies were reviewed by two board certified pediatric radiologists. Diagnostic value of 3D reconstruction in assessing surgical findings was evaluated.
Results:
Three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction was perceived to add specific information in seven cases: three cases clarifying how attempting surgical intervention would be helpful, and in four cases, 3D reconstruction gave added information that aided surgical planning.
Conclusions:
Three-dimensional reconstructions can be a helpful tool in planning surgical interventions.
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