Abstract | BACKGROUND:
Chest tube insertion in congenital cystic lung lesions is an important problem in children with acute respiratory distress having a cystic lucent lesion on chest radiograph. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the imaging findings and complications in cases of congenital cystic lung lesions with chest tube insertion and suggest the role of appropriate imaging for management of these patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Chest radiographs and CT scans of children with congenital cystic lung lesions who had inadvertent chest tube insertion preoperatively were retrospectively reviewed for imaging appearances and complications. RESULTS: CONCLUSION:
Chest tube insertion in congenital cystic lesions increases the rate of associated complications. Chest CT has a definite role in early diagnosis and deciding appropriate management in these cases.
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Authors | Shailesh M Prabhu, Subhasis Roy Choudhury, Ravi S Solanki, Gurucharan S Shetty, Surenderkumar Agarwala |
Journal | The Indian journal of radiology & imaging
(Indian J Radiol Imaging)
Vol. 23
Issue 1
Pg. 8-14
(Jan 2013)
ISSN: 0971-3026 [Print] Germany |
PMID | 23986612
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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