The role of magnetic resonance imaging in the assessment of suspected extrinsic tracheobronchial compression due to vascular anomalies.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

To evaluate the role of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the assessment of children with suspected extrinsic tracheobronchial compression due to vascular anomalies.

Methods

Retrospective case note review in a tertiary referral centre. Twenty nine children who underwent dynamic laryngotracheobronchoscopy (DLTB) and were found to have a clinical suspicion of extrinsic tracheobronchial compression were evaluated. All subsequently underwent thoracic MRI within 10 days. The findings on endoscopy were compared to those of MRI, and where performed, echocardiography, aortography, and surgery.

Results

There were 17 males and 12 females (mean age 5 months, range 28 weeks gestation to 60 months). The most common presenting features were stridor and cyanotic episodes. MRI

SUBMITTER: Malik TH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2083088 | biostudies-literature | 2006 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature