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This research aims to compare thin-section computed tomography findings with pathologic results in bronchiectasis resection patients.

June 1, 1995Radiology

Bronchiectasis: comparison of preoperative thin-section CT and pathologic findings in resected specimens.

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This research aims to compare thin-section computed tomography findings with pathologic results in bronchiectasis resection patients.
Twenty-two patients underwent thin-section CT with 1.0-1.5-mm collimation prior to resection for bronchiectasis.
CT scans were evaluated by two observers unaware of the pathologic results.
Pathologic specimens were reviewed to correlate findings.
CT detected bronchiectasis in 41 of 47 lobes (87%).
CT findings included lack of tapering of bronchial lumina in 37 lobes, bronchi larger than adjacent pulmonary artery in 28 lobes, and visualized bronchi near pleura in 21 lobes.
CT illustrated bronchiolitis in 30 of 40 lobes (75%), identifying mosaic perfusion in 21 lobes and bronchiolectasis in 17 lobes.

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Randomized trial compares CT imaging and pathologic findings in patients with bronchiectasis, suggesting CT is effective for diagnosis.

Kang et al. (1995) studied this question.

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