Analysis of Helical CT Findings of the Bronchial Stump or Anastomosis after Pulmonectomy for Central Bronchial Carcinoma / 实用放射学杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To analyse the normal helical CT appearances of the bronchial stump or anastomosis after pulmonectomy for central bronchial carcinoma.Methods The available 110 contrast-enhanced spiral CT images in 55 patients undergone different surgical procedures for central bronchial carcinoma were evaluated retrospectively.Results The CT findings of bronchial anastomosis in shape appeared as smooth,concave and convex,sharp angle,obtuse angle,spininess,irregulated or short tube.The thickness of anastomosis was (3.26?1.46) mm.Conclusion Spiral CT can display the bronchial anastomosis clearly after pulmonectomy for central bronchial carcinoma.