NCCT Virtual Bronchoscopy is a specialized non-contrast CT examination that uses high-resolution 2D and 3D airway reconstructions to evaluate the trachea and major bronchi for narrowing, obstruction, masses, foreign bodies, and other structural abnormalities, supporting accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
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Yes. It can demonstrate narrowing or stenosis of the central airways and provide information about its location and extent.
Usually, no special preparation is required for a non-contrast examination. Follow any specific instructions provided by the diagnostic centre.
Yes, when clinically indicated. Because children are more sensitive to radiation, appropriate pediatric dose protocols are used and the examination is performed only when clinically justified.
Depending on the findings, your doctor may recommend conventional bronchoscopy for direct airway examination, biopsy, removal of a foreign body, or treatment of an airway abnormality.