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ReviewWorld journal of pediatrics : WJP2021

Correlation of computed tomography findings and lung function in children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis.

Andrew Fretzayas, Ioanna Loukou, Maria Moustaki, Konstantinos Douros

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Review in World journal of pediatrics : WJP, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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4 authors.

Andrew FretzayasSchool of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece. afretz@med.uoa.gr.
Ioanna LoukouDepartment of Cystic Fibrosis, "Agia Sofia", Children's Hospital, Athens, Greece.
Maria MoustakiDepartment of Cystic Fibrosis, "Agia Sofia", Children's Hospital, Athens, Greece.
Konstantinos DourosSchool of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe timely and appropriate monitoring of pulmonary status is of utmost importance for patients with cystic fibrosis (CF). Computed tomography (CT) has been used in clinical and research settings for tracking lung involvement in CF patients. However, as CT delivers a considerable amount of radiation, its sequential use in CF patients remains a concern. The application of CT, therefore, should take into account its potential risks. This review aims to understand whether and to what extent the CT findings correlate with the findings from other monitoring tools in CF lung disease. DATA SOURCES: PubMed was searched for articles about the correlation of chest CT findings with spirometric indices and with lung clearance index in children and adolescents with CF. The most relevant articles were reviewed and are presented herein.

resultsMost studies have shown that forced expiratory volume in the first second (FEV

conclusionsIn general, the existing studies do not support the use of lung function tests as surrogates of chest CT.

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Cystic FibrosisAdolescentChildForced Expiratory VolumeHumansLungSpirometryTomography, X-Ray ComputedComputed tomographyComputed tomography scoreCystic fibrosisLung clearance indexLung functionSpirometry

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PMID34033063

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