The value of multislice computed tomography in diagnosis of vascular rings associated with airway abnormali-ties in children

VernacularTitle:多排螺旋CT在诊断儿童血管环合并气道异常中的价值
Author: Xu LI ; Yongqiang YU ; Yinfeng QIAN ; Kefei HU ; Ming ZHU ; Yumin ZHONG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: mutti slice computed tomography; vascular rings; airway anomalies
From: Journal of Clinical Pediatrics 2014;(7):625-628
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To explore the value of multislice computed tomography (MSCT) in diagnosis of vascular rings associated airway abnormalities in children. Methods CT image data were retrospective analysis in 159 cases of vascular rings, including multiplanar reconstruction (MPR), maximum and minimum density project reconstructions. The relationship between the vascular rings and airway had been observed. Results Of 159 cases of vascular rings as-sociated with airway stenosis in 101 cases, the main airway stenosis in 79 cases, left main bronchial stenosis in 14 cas-es, right main bronchus in 8 cases, tracheal bridge in 14 cases, tracheal bronchial in 11 cases, symmetry bronchial in 2 cases. Conclusions Vascular ring often causes compression of airway narrow and dysplasia. MSCT can clearly display vascular rings and its relationship with airway, providing help for surgical and reasonable treatment.