Quantifying tracheobronchial tree dimensions: methods, limitations and emerging techniques

J. P. Williamson; A. L. James; M. J. Phillips; D. D. Sampson; D. R. Hillman; P. R. Eastwood

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Quantifying tracheobronchial tree dimensions: methods, limitations and emerging techniques

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Quantifying tracheobronchial tree dimensions: methods, limitations and emerging techniques

J. P. Williamson, A. L. James, M. J. Phillips, D. D. Sampson, D. R. Hillman and P. R. Eastwood

The European respiratory journal, Vol.34(1), pp.42-55

2009

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1183/09031936.00020408

PMID: 19567601

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Abstract

Airway dimensions

confocal endomicroscopy

multidetector computed tomography

optical coherence tomography

videobronchoscopy

The ability to measure airway dimensions is important for clinicians, interventional bronchoscopists and researchers in order to accurately quantify structural abnormalities and track their changes over time or in response to treatment. Most quantitative airway measurements are based on X-ray computed tomography and, more recently, on multidetector computed tomography. Quantitative bronchoscopic techniques have also been developed, although these are less widely employed. Emerging techniques, including magnetic resonance imaging, endoscopic optical coherence tomography, endobronchial ultrasound and confocal endomicroscopy, provide new research tools with potential clinical applications. An understanding of issues related to the acquisition, processing and analysis of images, and how such issues impact on imaging the tracheobronchial tree, is essential in order to assess measurement accuracy and to make effective use of the newer methods. This article contributes to this understanding by providing a comprehensive review of current and emerging techniques for quantifying airway dimensions.

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Title: Quantifying tracheobronchial tree dimensions: methods, limitations and emerging techniques
Authors/Creators: J. P. Williamson - School of Anatomy, Physiology and Human Biology
A. L. James - School of Medicine and Pharmacology
M. J. Phillips - College Station Medical Center
D. D. Sampson - School of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering
D. R. Hillman - Sir Charles Gairdner Hosp, Dept Pulm Physiol, Perth, WA 6009, Australia
P. R. Eastwood - School of Anatomy, Physiology and Human Biology
Publication Details: The European respiratory journal, Vol.34(1), pp.42-55
Publisher: European Respiratory Soc Journals Ltd
Number of pages: 14
Grant note: 513704 / NHMRC Senior Research Fellowship; National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) of Australia 463926 / NHMRC Postgraduate Research Scholarship; National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) of Australia 513854 / National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia (NHMRC); National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) of Australia
Identifiers: 991005592768107891
Murdoch Affiliation: Vice Chancellery
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article

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Collaboration types: Domestic collaboration
Citation topics: 1 Clinical & Life Sciences; 1.235 Throat & Voice Disorders; 1.235.1127 Tracheal Obstructions
Web Of Science research areas: Respiratory System
ESI research areas: Clinical Medicine