Gaillard, E., Carty, H., & Smyth, R.
9 September, 2003
Bronchiectasis is generally considered irreversible in the adult population, largely based on studies employing bronchography in cases with a significant clinical history. It is assumed that the same is true for children. The objective of this study was to evaluate changes in appearance of bronchial dilatation, unrelated to cystic fibrosis in children, as assessed by sequential high-resolution computer tomography (HRCT) of the lungs. The authors concluded that a radiological diagnosis of bronchiectasis should be considered with caution in children as diagnostic criteria derived from studies in adults have not been validated in children and the condition is generally considered irreversible.
Durie, M. H.
6 June, 1996
This report has been prepared for the Ministry of Health to assist in the development of policies relating to the purchase and provision of traditional services.
