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[High resolution computed tomography in the diagnosis of lung disease in a 13-year-old boy]
W Kalaciński1, P Grzanka, M Lacheta
1Klinika Ogólnopediatryczna I Katedry Pediatrii Slaskiej Akademii Medycznej w Zabrzu.
Pediatria Polska
|June 1, 1996
Abstract:
The paper describes a case of a 13-year-old boy, who clinically manifested symptoms of respiratory failure. High resolution computed tomography (HRCT) was used in diagnosis. It allows evaluate injury of the respiratory system in all parts of the lungs and bronchid tree. There was correlation between HRCT and bronchoscopy, spirometry and bronchography. We conclude that HRCT was a very effective and safe diagnostic method in the presented case.