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  • Title: [A comparative study of HRCT and digital subtraction bronchography of bronchiectasis].
    Author: Liu J, Zeng J, Zhu Z.
    Journal: Zhonghua Jie He He Hu Xi Za Zhi; 1999 May; 22(5):287-9. PubMed ID: 11775856.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: To assess the value of HRCT in the diagnosis of bronchiectasis at segmental level. METHODS: 29 cases (522 segments) with bronchiectasis doubted by clinical evaluation were selected and HRCT scan and digital subtraction bronchography (DSB) were performed. RESULTS: HRCT and DSB showed a good identity in the diagnosis of bronchiectasis. Of 92 segments diagnosed as bronchiectasis in HRCT, 84 were agreed with DSB; Of 430 segments diagnosed as no bronchiectasis by HRCT, 425 were agreed with DSB. Sensitivity of HRCT is 94%, specificity is 98%. The main HRCT findings were cylindric and cystic bronchiectasis. CONCLUSIONS: HRCT is superior to bronchography for bronchiectasis. It is the first choice of the image diagnostic modalities for the patients in whom bronchiectasis is suspected.
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