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Multimodality imaging of tracheobronchial disorders in children.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  18299559     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The trachea and bronchial airways in children are subject to compromise by a number of extrinsic and intrinsic conditions, including congenital, inflammatory, infectious, traumatic, and neoplastic processes. Stridor, wheezing, and respiratory distress are the most common indications for imaging of the airway in children. Frontal and lateral chest and/or neck radiography constitute the initial investigations of choice in most cases. Options for additional imaging include airway fluoroscopy, contrast esophagography, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance (MR) imaging. Advanced imaging techniques such as dynamic airway CT, CT angiography, MR angiography, and cine MR imaging are valuable for providing relevant vascular and functional information in certain settings. Postprocessing techniques such as multiplanar reformatting, volume rendering, and virtual bronchoscopy assist in surgical planning by providing a better representation of three-dimensional anatomy. A systematic approach to imaging the airway based on clinical symptoms and signs is essential for the prompt, safe, and accurate diagnosis of tracheobronchial disorders in children.
Authors:
Sireesha Yedururi; R Paul Guillerman; Taylor Chung; Richard M Braverman; Megan K Dishop; Carla M Giannoni; Rajesh Krishnamurthy
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review     Date:  2008-02-25
Journal Detail:
Title:  Radiographics : a review publication of the Radiological Society of North America, Inc     Volume:  28     ISSN:  1527-1323     ISO Abbreviation:  Radiographics     Publication Date:    2008 May-Jun
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2008-05-15     Completed Date:  2008-06-20     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8302501     Medline TA:  Radiographics     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  e29     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Edward B. Singleton Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Texas Children's Hospital, MC 2-2521, 6621 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030, USA. yedururi@yahoo.com
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Bronchial Diseases / diagnosis*
Diagnosis, Differential
Diagnostic Imaging / methods*
Humans
Image Enhancement / methods*
Respiration Disorders / diagnosis*
Subtraction Technique*
Tracheal Diseases / diagnosis*

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