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HRCT in Bronchiectasis

Authors :
C. S. Balachandar
Source :
Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International. :99-103
Publication Year :
2021
Publisher :
Sciencedomain International, 2021.

Abstract

In patients with bronchiectasis, a high-resolution CT scan (HRCT) and its score play a significant role in identifying pathological alterations and pulmonary functional impairment. A total of 50 cases were studied. All the cases presenting with the features suggestive of bronchiectasis were screened clinically . 8 out of 50 patients underwent surgical resection of affected lobes. The rest was handled with caution. The primary condition, lung malignancy, claimed the life of one patient. CT can be used to quickly confirm suspected bronchiectasis due to its increased specificity. Confirmation by CT is useful in the management of patients with chronic cough and sputum production who are suspected of having bronchiectasis but for whom surgery is not an option due to age or poor lung function. In some cases, where surgery appears to be a viable option, unmistakable evidence of bilateral bronchiectasis on CT would rule out such treatment without the requirement for bronchography.

Details

ISSN :
24569119
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........99236add25648208826fb79eec4fc343
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i42a32389