Feasibility of dynamic high resolution electron beam computed tomography for diagnosing of bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome (BOS) in lung transplant recipients

Objectives: Determination of the diagnostic capabilities of DUHR-CT for diagnosing bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome (BOS) in lung transplantation recipients. Methods: DLTX was performed in 32 patients, HLTX in 14, and SLTX in 6. At the time of inclusion, a mean of 38±28 months (range: 3–97 months) had elapsed since surgery. At the time of follow up examinations after LTX, 52 patients (24 female, mean age: 46±15 years, range: 13–72 years) were examined by DUHR-CT. Images were acquired at the level of the carina, and 2,5 and 5cm both above and below the carina. Visual signs of small airway disease were assessed a…