Congenital bronchopulmonary foregut malformations: concepts and controversies

This article addresses the scope, etiology, important associations and imaging features of congenital bronchopulmonary foregut malformations. Etiologic concepts, including airway obstruction and vascular anomalies, are highlighted. Technical imaging advances, especially CT and MR, have greatly enhan...

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Published in:Pediatric radiology 2006-08, Vol.36 (8), p.773-791
Main Author: Newman, Beverley
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Airway Obstruction - congenital
Airway Obstruction - diagnostic imaging
Airway Obstruction - pathology
Gastrointestinal Tract - abnormalities
Humans
Lung - abnormalities
Lung - blood supply
Lung - diagnostic imaging
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Radiography, Thoracic
Thorax - abnormalities
Thorax - blood supply
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Summary:This article addresses the scope, etiology, important associations and imaging features of congenital bronchopulmonary foregut malformations. Etiologic concepts, including airway obstruction and vascular anomalies, are highlighted. Technical imaging advances, especially CT and MR, have greatly enhanced our diagnostic abilities in evaluating these lesions; however, thorough and careful assessment of all aspects of the malformation is still necessary. Several specific lesions are discussed in more detail, particularly regarding controversial issues in classification, understanding, imaging and management.
ISSN:0301-0449
1432-1998
DOI:10.1007/s00247-006-0115-4