David B Erlichman1, Netta Blitman2, Sam Weinstein3, Ben Taragin3. 1. Montefiore Medical Center- Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Electronic address: derlichman@gmail.com. 2. Jacobi Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine. 3. Montefiore Medical Center- Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
Abstract
PURPOSE: 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.
PURPOSE: 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.