Diagnostic performance of multidetector computed tomography for foreign body aspiration in children

Reducing the number of rigid bronchoscopies performed in suspected foreign body aspiration cases via the use of chest computed tomography: is it safe? A literature review

“…23,30 Inadequate slice thickness of the CT images can also contribute to low sensitivity. 21 Variation in sensitivity values will be analysed in the context of the relevant studies. 21 Variation in sensitivity values will be analysed in the context of the relevant studies.…”

Tracheobronchial Foreign Bodies in Children: Imaging Assessment

“…The reported sensitivity for detecting airway foreign body is 94% for MDCT and 100% for 3D reconstructed CT images in pediatric patients. 40,41 It is crucial that radiation dose should be kept as low as reasonably achievable and usage of CT should be done judiciously.…”

A persistent cough related to aspiration of a nonradiopaque bone

“…10,11 The diagnostic, and conveniently the therapeutic, modality of choice remains the bronchoscopy with a sensitivity and specifi city close to 100%. 10,11 The diagnostic, and conveniently the therapeutic, modality of choice remains the bronchoscopy with a sensitivity and specifi city close to 100%.…”