Head and Neck Imaging

64 Slices CT for Image Anatomic Classification of Bronchial Artery and Its Clinical Application*

Author:LIU Jun-feng, QI Yong-hai, TAN Hong-yan, et al

affiliation:Department of CT/MRI, Jiamusi Central Hospital, Jiamusi, 154002, China

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Abstract

Objective To acquire the image anatomic classification of bronchial artery using 64 slices CT and investigate its value on clinical application. Methods 146 cases of patients were collected. All of them were diagnosed by 64 slices CT bronchial arteriography and arterial enhancement scanning from July 2013 to July 2014. By using VR, MIP and MPR, we could acquire the 3D reconstruction image of bronchial arteries for analysis. Results 360 bronchial arteries, which consisted of 185 right bronchial arteries and 175 left, were found originating from the range of T5 to T6 in 146 cases. The number of bronchial arteries with variance was 58(16.11%). There were 9 types of artery branching. The most common type was R1L1(50.00%, 73/146). The second common types were R1L2(18.49%, 27/146) and R2L1(16.44%,24/146). Conclusion 64 slices CT bronchial arteriography and arterial enhancement scanning can accurately display the bronchial artery, which offer the help on clinical diagnosis and treatment. They can also provide clear and accurate image data, especially for interventional radiologists to implement bronchial artery interventional operation.

【Keyword】Bronchial Artery; Tomography; X-ray Computer

【Chart number】R445.3;R543

【Document Identification Number】A

【DOI】 10.3969/j.issn.1672- 5131.2016.01.016