Quantitative CT analysis using functional imaging is superior in describing disease progression in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis compared to forced vital capacity.
Johan ClukersM LanclusB MignotC Van HolsbekeJ RosemanS PorterE GorinaE KouchakjiK E LipsonW De BackerJ De BackerPublished in: Respiratory research (2018)
This study indicates that FRI is a superior tool than FVC in capturing of early and clinically relevant, disease progression in a regional manner.