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Chest CT Appearances

 

 


Tracheal Stenosis CT Findings

  • Trachea is narrowed
  • Usually found post-intubation or post-trauma
  • Usually occurs at level of inflated cuff, tracheostomy opening, or stoma
  • Identifiable complete cartilaginous rings
  • May have calcium deposits (rare)

Tracheal Stenosis

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