Three dimensional CT of central lung tumors.

Three-dimensional computed tomography (CT) reconstructions and conventional CT were compared with surgical/pathological findings in seven patients with central lung tumors, in order to assess accuracy in predicting the lobectomy/pneumonectomy decision. Although conventional CT surpassed 3D CT in diagnosing bronchial tumor invasion, 3D CT appeared to be better for central arterial invasion. Despite problems due to motion effects, partial volume averaging and the time consuming nature of the reconstruction process, 3D CT is probably useful in this setting and promises to have similar applications throughout the body.

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