Computed Tomographic Anatomy of the Bronchial Tree of the Jebeer Gazelle

To provide a reference anatomy of the bronchial tree of the jebeer gazelle by usingcomputed tomographic modality.design- experimental study.animals- three female jebeer gazelleprocedures- spiral ct images were taken from the thoracic region perpendicular to long axis ofthe body. ct windows were adjusted as necessary to have optimized images of pulmonaryorgan. the images were studied serially and compared anatomically with two dissected goat andsheep.results- trachea, lobar and some segmental bronchi were identified and labeled according tothoracic vertebrae as landmarksconclusions and clinical relevance- the results of this study can help better understanding ofthe lung and bronchial tree in a live animal.