Diagnostic utility of dynamic CT in tracheomalacia in COPD patients
Conclusion The results of this study clarify that a significant subgroup of patients with a reported clinical diagnosis of COPD has features consistent with tracheomalacia on dynamic CT scanning of the chest. This indicates that tracheomalacia may be a hidden comorbidity in COPD.
Source: Egyptian Journal of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis - Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
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