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  • Title: Multidetector CT-generated virtual bronchoscopy: an illustrated review of the potential clinical indications.
    Author: De Wever W, Vandecaveye V, Lanciotti S, Verschakelen JA.
    Journal: Eur Respir J; 2004 May; 23(5):776-82. PubMed ID: 15176696.
    Abstract:
    Multidetector computed tomography-generated virtual bronchoscopy (VB) is a recent technical development that allows visualisation of the lumen and wall of the trachea and proximal part of the bronchial tree. A dynamic image is produced that resembles what is seen with fibreoptic bronchoscopy (FB). Although the technique has not yet reached daily clinical practice and it can never replace FB, performing VB can be useful in well-defined clinical situations. In this paper, the value and limitations of virtual bronchoscopy will be reviewed, to illustrate the potential role of virtual bronchoscopy in the evaluation of trachea and bronchial tree pathology.
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