The value of low-dose multidetector CT and virtual bronchoscopy findings in pediatric patients with suspected foreign body aspiration

Purpose: To investigate the potential use of low-dose multidetector CT (MDCT) and virtual bronchoscopy for the evaluation of children with suspected foreign body aspiration. Patients and Method: Low-dose MDCT (mA: 50-100) was performed in 15 patients (3 girls, 12 boys) with a mean age of 34.4 months (6 months-10 years) with suspicion of foreign body aspiration. MDCT findings were prospectively evaluated by two radiologists. The findings were …