C80-C IMAGING METHODOLOGY AND APPLICATION TO LUNG DISEASE: Is Tracheomalacia A Dynamic Condition?

Methods: We prospectively examined 20 patients with excessive tracheal collapse on previous CT scans performed primarily due to bronchiectasis with a repeat CT scan in order to see if the collapsibility persisted. Image assessment was performed on a dedicated CT workstation (Philips, Extended Brilli...

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Published in:American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine 2017-01, Vol.195
Main Authors: Nygaard, M, Rasmussen, F, Bendstrup, E, Hilberg, O
Format: Article
Language:English
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Medical imaging
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Summary:Methods: We prospectively examined 20 patients with excessive tracheal collapse on previous CT scans performed primarily due to bronchiectasis with a repeat CT scan in order to see if the collapsibility persisted. Image assessment was performed on a dedicated CT workstation (Philips, Extended Brilliance workspace version 4.5.2.) using standard lung window display settings (level:-500HU, width: 1500HU).
ISSN:1073-449X
1535-4970