ArticleEuropean radiology2021
Predictive value of the modified Bhalla score for assessment of pulmonary exacerbations in adults with cystic fibrosis.
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- Correlation Between CT-Derived Bhalla Score and Lung Ultrasound Score in Adult Patients with Cystic Fibrosis.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Radiologic progression with minimal functional decline in cystic fibrosis: Insights from a prospective study.World journal of radiology · 2026Article
- Integrating Imaging and Nutrition: Chest CT Muscle Analysis in Adults with Cystic Fibrosis.Nutrients · 2025Article
- The Significance of Density Measurement and the Modified Bhalla and Reiff Scores in Predicting Exacerbations and Hospital Admissions in Cystic Fibrosis Patients.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2025Article
- Evolution of Lung Disease Studied by Computed Tomography in Adults with Cystic Fibrosis Treated with Elexacaftor/Tezacaftor/Ivacaftor.Journal of imaging · 2025Article
- Association Between Lung Parenchymal Attenuation in Computed Tomography and Airflow Limitation in Adults with Cystic Fibrosis.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Management of respiratory tract exacerbations in people with cystic fibrosis: Focus on imaging.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2022Review
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Abstract
objectivesThe objective of this study was to analyze the predictive value of the modified Bhalla score in high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) for assessment of pulmonary exacerbations (PEx) in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients. We also describe the relationship between this score and pulmonary function test results.
methodsWe performed a multicenter and prospective study where adult patients with CF were included consecutively over 18 months. All patients underwent HRCT with acquisition in inspiration and expiration. The results were analyzed by an expert radiologist who assigned a modified Bhalla score value. Lung function was also assessed, and clinical variables were collected. Follow-up lasted approximately 1 year, and PEx were registered.
resultsThe study population comprised 160 subjects selected from 360 CF patients monitored in the participating CF units. The mean age was 28 years, 47.5% were women, and mean forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV
conclusionsThe overall modified Bhalla score can predict future PEx in CF patients. This useful tool can help to prevent PEx in higher risk patients. KEY POINTS: • Pulmonary function test results and the modified Bhalla score correlated well with FVC and FEV
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