title: Use of multidetector computed tomography 3D reconstructions in assessing lower tracheal-bronchial pathology and subsequent surgical interventions.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To evaluate the contribution of 3D reconstruction in assessing lower tracheobronchial pathology and surgical interventions.
  
  
  METHODS
  Twenty patients fit our criteria of lower tract tracheobronchial pathologies for a total of 25 abnormalities. Studies were reviewed by two board certified pediatric radiologists. Diagnostic value of 3D reconstruction in assessing surgical findings was evaluated.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction was perceived to add specific information in seven cases: three cases clarifying how attempting surgical intervention would be helpful, and in four cases, 3D reconstruction gave added information that aided surgical planning.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Three-dimensional reconstructions can be a helpful tool in planning surgical interventions.
authors.affiliation: Montefiore Medical Center- Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Electronic address: derlichman@gmail.com.
authors.forename: David B
authors.initials: DB
authors.lastname: Erlichman
authors.affiliation: Jacobi Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
authors.forename: Netta
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Blitman
authors.affiliation: Montefiore Medical Center- Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
authors.forename: Sam
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Weinstein
authors.affiliation: Montefiore Medical Center- Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
authors.forename: Ben
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Taragin
mesh_terms: D001980:Bronchi / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods*; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D061330:Multidetector Computed Tomography; D014132:Trachea / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery
keywords: Congenital anomalies; Multidetector computed tomography 3D reconstructions; Surgical planning; Tracheal–Bronchial anomalies