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==Bronchiectasis Chest X-ray== | ==Bronchiectasis Chest X-ray== | ||
The chest x-ray finidings for bronchiectasis are as follows:<ref name="O'Donnell2008">{{cite journal|last1=O'Donnell|first1=Anne E.|title=Bronchiectasis|journal=Chest|volume=134|issue=4|year=2008|pages=815–823|issn=00123692|doi=10.1378/chest.08-0776}}</ref> | |||
*The [[chest x-ray]] is not sensitive for diagnosing bronchiectasis | *The [[chest x-ray]] is not sensitive for diagnosing bronchiectasis | ||
*Recommended for the differential diagnosis of the patient with respiratory symptoms | *Recommended for the differential diagnosis of the patient with respiratory symptoms | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Saarah T. Alkhairy, M.D.
Overview
Although the chest x-ray is not used for diagnosing bronchiectasis, it can be used for patients with respiratory symptoms who are suspected in having any of the differential diagnoses.
Bronchiectasis Chest X-ray
The chest x-ray finidings for bronchiectasis are as follows:[1]
- The chest x-ray is not sensitive for diagnosing bronchiectasis
- Recommended for the differential diagnosis of the patient with respiratory symptoms
- With severe bronchiectasis, the x-ray will show dilation of large airways
- Characterized by thickening of the peribronchovascular interstitium
- In obstructive disease, the x-ray will show lung hyperinflation and is characterized by
- Increase in the lung volume
- Increase in the intercostal spaces
- Rectification of the diaphragmatic domes
- Accentuation of the retrosternal space
- Presence of the air below the inferior border of the heart
References
- ↑ O'Donnell, Anne E. (2008). "Bronchiectasis". Chest. 134 (4): 815–823. doi:10.1378/chest.08-0776. ISSN 0012-3692.