Accuracy of multidetector computed tomography with maximum intensity projection technique in the assessment of fissure integrity.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction (BLVR) is a potential treatment for patients with severe emphysema, performed through the placement of unidirectional endobronchial valves (EBVs). Their benefits are only achieved in patients that significantly reduce lobar volume, and it is mandatory that the fissures are complete. Fissure evaluation is preferably done by computed tomography, but little is known if its evaluation corresponds to the anatomical findings. The aim of this study is to evaluate the accuracy of thoracic radiologists in the identification of complete fissures by multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) using maximum intensity projection (MIP) technique, compared with direct anatomical evaluation.

Methods

Prospective study, conducted in a single institu

SUBMITTER: Soder SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8828509 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature