Saber sheath trachea in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients

Authors

  • Lokesh Verma Department of Pulmonary Medicine Dr. S.N. Medical College, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
  • Hemant Borana Department of Pulmonary Medicine Dr. S.N. Medical College, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
  • Govind Desai Department of Pulmonary Medicine Dr. S.N. Medical College, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
  • Sanidhaya Tak Department of Pulmonary Medicine Dr. S.N. Medical College, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-3933.ijam20192278

Keywords:

COPD, GOLD, Saber sheath trachea

Abstract

Saber sheath trachea is defined as an anteroposterior (sagittal) diameter of intrathoracic trachea exceeding to lateral (coronal) by a ratio of 2:1 as measured at the site 1 cm above the aortic arch and the extra thoracic trachea being normal. It is most commonly seen in males and is considered to be a diagnostic sign of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

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Published

2019-05-24

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 3 (2019): May-June 2019

Section

Letter to the Editor