title: Tracheobronchomalacia: evolving role of dynamic multislice helical CT.
abstract: Paired inspiratory and dynamic expiratory multislice CT imaging is a promising method for diagnosing TBM. A low-dose technique should be considered for the dynamic portion to reduce radiation exposure. Visual and quantitative analysis of the central airways provide a comprehensive assessment by allowing for the accurate diagnosis of TBM, determining its extent, assessing for predisposing conditions, and aiding selection of candidates for stent placement or tracheoplasty procedures. This technique can also be helpful for assessing response of airway dynamics following therapeutic intervention.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, 330 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215, USA. pboisell@caregroup.harvard.edu
authors.forename: Phillip M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Boiselle
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Feller-Kopman
authors.forename: Simon
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ashiku
authors.forename: Dawn
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Weeks
authors.forename: Armin
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ernst
mesh_terms: D001982:Bronchial Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D001995:Bronchography; D001999:Bronchoscopy; D002357:Cartilage Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*; D014133:Tracheal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery