Computed tomography in the evaluation of acquired stenosis in the neonate
We studied the feasibility of computed tomographic evaluation of the neonatal airway. Three neonatal larynges, removed at necroscopy, were examined by computed tomography. Good resolution of soft tissue, cartilage and airway lumen was obtained in these small specimens. On the basis of these findings two neonates with acquired subglottic stenosis were examined by endoscopy, soft tissue airway radiographs, and computed tomography. Measurements of radiation dose revealed that a computed tomographic study delivered 36% of the mean tissue dose of standard image intensifier fluoroscopy. Computed tomography and fluoroscopy both demonstrated the degree and length of this stenosis accurately. An advantage of CT over conventional imaging procedures was better definition of the cross sectional area of the airway.
- Research Organization:
- Department of Otolaryngology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
- OSTI ID:
- 5818189
- Journal Information:
- Laryngoscope; (United States), Vol. 92:1
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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