How to read chest CT: bronchial anatomy

In this video I go through the system to assess all of the airways on chest CT: this is something that is a must every time you read a scan! Knowing the anatomy and being able to systematically review the airways will increase the chance of picking up abnormalities within the airways and of the consequences of airway pathology such as an obstructing tumour causing collapse. Although it can all be a bit daunting I found scrolling through this helpful radiopaedia site whenever I read a chest CT really helpful in learning the bronchial anatomy This is the first in a series of how to read CT, make sure you subscribe to be notified when the next episode is released! SEGMENTAL ANATOMY RIGHT UPPER LOBE Anterior Posterior Apical RIGHT MIDDLE LOBE Medial Lateral RIGHT LOWER LOBE Apical Medial Anterior Lateral Posterior LEFT UPPER LOBE Anterior Apicoposterior Superior lingula Inferior lingula LEFT LOWER LOBE Apical Anteromedial Lateral Posterior