Title: Value of Spiral CT Multi-planar Reconstruction in Diagnosing of Diaphragmatic Hernia
Abstract: Objective To explore the value of spiral CT multi-planar reconstruction(MPR) in diagnosing diaphragmatic hernia.Materials and Methods Spiral CT MPR was performed in patients suspected with diaphragmatic hernia.The diameters of diaphragmic hiatus measured by different reconstruction methods were compared and statistic analyzed.Resu-lts Fifteen cases of esophageal hiatus hernia,3 cases of traumatic diaphragmatic hernia,2 cases of diaphragmatic eventration,2 cases of triangle hernia between vertebral lumbar and rib and 1 case of diaphragmatic hernia occurred after operation were collected.CT axial and MPR imagings in revealing diaphragmatic hernia were compared.There was significant difference between CT axial and MPR imagings in displaying diaphragmatic hiatus.There was significant difference between CT axial and MPR imagings in measuring the diameter of diaphragmatic hiatus.Conclusion Spiral CT MPR can clearly show the diaphragmatic hiatus and also can precisely measure the diameter of diaphragmatic hernia.It plays an important role in diagnosing various types of diaphragmatic hernia and can guide to therapy.
Publication Year: 2011
Publication Date: 2011-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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