The importance of CT quantitative evaluation of emphysema in lung cancer screening cohort with negative findings by visual evaluation.
Zhaobin LiYi XiaYuan FangYu GuanYun WangShiyuan LiuLi FanPublished in: The clinical respiratory journal (2019)
CT quantitative emphysema evaluation is recommended in people older than 60 years, especially in males, providing more precise information, aiding the early diagnosis of emphysema and informing early intervention.
Keyphrases
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- lung function
- pulmonary fibrosis
- image quality
- computed tomography
- dual energy
- idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
- contrast enhanced
- randomized controlled trial
- high resolution
- magnetic resonance imaging
- positron emission tomography
- healthcare
- community dwelling
- magnetic resonance
- health information