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[Examination of the lung function in children with CNSRD by radionuclide methods (author's transl)]
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Lung perfusion scintigraphy is an effective screening tool for children with congenital nasal stoma respiratory distress (CNSRD). It accurately correlates with bronchoscopy, reducing the need for invasive procedures in normal cases.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Pulmonology
- Diagnostic Imaging
Background:
- Congenital nasal stoma respiratory distress (CNSRD) presents diagnostic challenges in pediatric patients.
- Accurate and non-invasive diagnostic methods are crucial for timely management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of 99mTc lung perfusion scintigraphy as a primary screening tool for CNSRD in children.
- To compare the diagnostic correlation between lung perfusion scintigraphy and bronchoscopy/bronchography.
Main Methods:
- A study involving 338 children diagnosed with CNSRD.
- Performance of 99mTc lung perfusion scintigraphy.
- Conducting bronchoscopy and bronchography for comparison.
Main Results:
- A significant positive correlation was observed between lung perfusion scintigraphy and bronchoscopy/bronchography findings.
- Lung perfusion scintigraphy demonstrated high accuracy in identifying relevant pathologies.
Conclusions:
- 99mTc lung perfusion scintigraphy is a reliable and recommended screening method for pediatric CNSRD.
- Endoscopic evaluation is primarily indicated only when scintigraphy reveals pathological findings, optimizing resource utilization.
Abstract:
In 338 children suffering from CNSRD were carried out firstly the 99mTc perfusions scintigraphy of the lung and secondly the bronchoscopy/bronchography. Finally the results were compared and a good correlation was found between both the methods. Therefore the perfusions scintigraphy of the lung can be recommended as a screening method in children with CNSRD. Only in case of pathologic findings by the lung scintigram the endoscopic exploration is earnestly indicated but in normal findings not usually.