Correlation of Bronchoscopy and CT in Characterizing Malignant Central Airway Obstruction.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Malignant Central Airway Obstruction (MCAO) presents a significant challenge in lung cancer management, with notable morbidity and mortality implications. While bronchoscopy is the established diagnostic standard for confirming MCAO and assessing obstruction subtype (intrinsic, extrinsic, mixed) and severity, Computed Tomography (CT) serves as an initial screening tool. However, the extent of agreement between CT and bronchoscopy findings for MCAO remains unclear.

Methods

To assess the correlation between bronchoscopy and CT, we conducted a retrospective review of 108 patients at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, analyzing CT and bronchoscopy results to document MCAO presence, severity, and subtype.

Results

CT correctly identified MCAO in 99% of cas

SUBMITTER: Kalvapudi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11010868 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature