Evaluation of Tracheal Index in Obstructive Airway Disease Using High Resolution Computed Tomography (HRCT)

Evaluation of Tracheal Index in Obstructive Airway Disease Using High Resolution Computed Tomography (HRCT)

Purpose: To assess the change in Tracheal index in patients of COPD as a function of severity and its correlation with PFT parameters. Methods: HRCT scans of 48 patients were done and correlated with Pulmonary Function Tests taken within 2 weeks of the study. We obtained TI by dividing the corona...

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Main Authors: Omair Ashraf Shah, Iqbal Javaid, Manzoor Aaqib, Gojwari Tariq, Shera Tehleel, Shera Faiz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Amber Publication 2020-08-01
Series:Journal of Research in Medical and Dental Science
Subjects:
tracheal index
forced expiratory volume in 1 sec
high resolution computed tomography
pef25-75% peak expiratory flow (25–75%)
pulmonary function test
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