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- Abnormal configuration of intrathoracic trachea: Coronal dimension is ≤ 2/3 of sagittal dimension
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Selected References
- CDR: Nonneoplastic tracheal abnormalities on CT. Accessed July 2021. Reviewed July 2021. https://journals.lww.com/cdronline/Fulltext/2020/06300/Nonneoplastic_Tracheal_Abnormalities_on_CT.1.aspx
- Nygaard M et al: Tracheal collapsibility in adults is dynamic over time. Respir Med. 146:124-8, 2019
- Kandil A et al: Saber-sheath tracheal deformity. Anesthesiology. 129(4):811, 2018
- Shepard JO et al: Imaging of the trachea. Ann Cardiothorac Surg. 7(2):197-209, 2018
- Tunsupon P et al: Saber-sheath trachea in a patient with severe COPD. BMJ Case Rep. 2016, 2016
- Ciccarese F et al: Saber-sheath trachea as a marker of severe airflow obstruction in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Radiol Med. 119(2):90-6, 2014
- Chung JH et al: CT of diffuse tracheal diseases. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 196(3):W240-6, 2011
- Fukai I et al: Saber-sheath malacic trachea remodeled and fixed into a normal shape by long-term placement and then removal of gianturco wire stent. Ann Thorac Surg. 76(2):597-8, 2003
- Webb EM et al: Using CT to diagnose nonneoplastic tracheal abnormalities: appearance of the tracheal wall. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 174(5):1315-21, 2000
- Stark P et al: Imaging of the trachea and upper airways in patients with chronic obstructive airway disease. Radiol Clin North Am. 36(1):91-105, 1998
- Trigaux JP et al: CT of saber-sheath trachea. Correlation with clinical, chest radiographic and functional findings. Acta Radiol. 35(3):247-50, 1994
- Greene R: "Saber-sheath" trachea: relation to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 130(3):441-5, 1978
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Pathology
Clinical Issues
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Definitions
- Abnormal configuration of intrathoracic trachea: Coronal dimension is ≤ 2/3 of sagittal dimension
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Selected References
- CDR: Nonneoplastic tracheal abnormalities on CT. Accessed July 2021. Reviewed July 2021. https://journals.lww.com/cdronline/Fulltext/2020/06300/Nonneoplastic_Tracheal_Abnormalities_on_CT.1.aspx
- Nygaard M et al: Tracheal collapsibility in adults is dynamic over time. Respir Med. 146:124-8, 2019
- Kandil A et al: Saber-sheath tracheal deformity. Anesthesiology. 129(4):811, 2018
- Shepard JO et al: Imaging of the trachea. Ann Cardiothorac Surg. 7(2):197-209, 2018
- Tunsupon P et al: Saber-sheath trachea in a patient with severe COPD. BMJ Case Rep. 2016, 2016
- Ciccarese F et al: Saber-sheath trachea as a marker of severe airflow obstruction in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Radiol Med. 119(2):90-6, 2014
- Chung JH et al: CT of diffuse tracheal diseases. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 196(3):W240-6, 2011
- Fukai I et al: Saber-sheath malacic trachea remodeled and fixed into a normal shape by long-term placement and then removal of gianturco wire stent. Ann Thorac Surg. 76(2):597-8, 2003
- Webb EM et al: Using CT to diagnose nonneoplastic tracheal abnormalities: appearance of the tracheal wall. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 174(5):1315-21, 2000
- Stark P et al: Imaging of the trachea and upper airways in patients with chronic obstructive airway disease. Radiol Clin North Am. 36(1):91-105, 1998
- Trigaux JP et al: CT of saber-sheath trachea. Correlation with clinical, chest radiographic and functional findings. Acta Radiol. 35(3):247-50, 1994
- Greene R: "Saber-sheath" trachea: relation to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 130(3):441-5, 1978
