The value of multislice computed tomography in diagnosis of vascular rings associated with airway abnormalities in children

  •  LI Xu ,
  • YU Yongqiang ,
  • HU Kefei ,
  • ZHU Ming ,
  • QIAN Yinfeng ,
  • ZHONG Yumin
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  • 1.Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230022, Hnhui, China; 2.Center of Imaging Diagnosis, Anhui Provincial Children's Hospital, Hefei 230051, Anhui, China; 3.Department of Radiology, Shanghai Children's Medical Center, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200127, China

Received date: 2014-07-15

  Online published: 2014-07-15

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 associated with airway stenosis in 101 cases, the main airway stenosis in 79 cases, left main bronchial stenosis in 14 cases, 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.

Cite this article

 LI Xu , YU Yongqiang , HU Kefei , ZHU Ming , QIAN Yinfeng , ZHONG Yumin . The value of multislice computed tomography in diagnosis of vascular rings associated with airway abnormalities in children[J]. Journal of Clinical Pediatrics, 2014 , 32(7) : 625 . DOI: 10.3969 j.issn.1000-3606.2014.07.007

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