Dynamic tracheal collapse

Last revised by Daniel J Bell on 2 Aug 2021

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Citation:

Weerakkody Y, Bell D, Knipe H, Dynamic tracheal collapse. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 20 Apr 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-43023

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-43023

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https://radiopaedia.org/articles/43023

rID:

43023

Article created:

19 Feb 2016, Yuranga Weerakkody ◉

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At the time the article was created Yuranga Weerakkody had no recorded disclosures.

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Last revised:

2 Aug 2021, Daniel J Bell ◉

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At the time the article was last revised Daniel J Bell had no recorded disclosures.

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6 times, by 3 contributors - see full revision history and disclosures

Systems:

Chest

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Gamuts

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cases

Synonyms:

Dynamic collapse of the trachea
Dynamic airway collapse
Dynamic collapse of trachea

Dynamic tracheal collapse refers to collapse of the trachea during expiration. It is perhaps best assessed on CT in the end expiratory phase. An inspiratory series is also useful for comparative purposes. The term excessive dynamic airway collapse (EDAC) refers to abnormal and exaggerated bulging of the posterior wall within the airway lumen during exhalation, and is often termed pathological if the reduced airway lumen is <50% of normal during this phase⁴.

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