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ArticleWorld journal of radiology2021

Review on radiological evolution of COVID-19 pneumonia using computed tomography.

Chiara Casartelli, Fabiana Perrone, Maurizio Balbi, Veronica Alfieri, Gianluca Milanese, Sebastiano Buti, Mario Silva, Nicola Sverzellati, Melissa Bersanelli

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Chiara CasartelliMedical Oncology Unit, University Hospital of Parma, Parma 43126, Italy.
Fabiana PerroneMedical Oncology Unit, University Hospital of Parma, Parma 43126, Italy.
Maurizio BalbiDivision of Radiology, University of Parma, Parma 43126, Italy.
Veronica AlfieriDepartment of Medicine and Surgery, Respiratory Disease and Lung Function Unit, University of Parma, Parma 43126, Italy.
Gianluca MilaneseDivision of Radiology, University of Parma, Parma 43126, Italy.
Sebastiano ButiMedical Oncology Unit, University Hospital of Parma, Parma 43126, Italy.
Mario SilvaDivision of Radiology, University of Parma, Parma 43126, Italy.
Nicola SverzellatiDepartment of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma 43126, Italy.
Melissa BersanelliMedical Oncology Unit, University Hospital of Parma, Parma 43126, Italy.

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backgroundPneumonia is the main manifestation of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection. Chest computed tomography is recommended for the initial evaluation of the disease; this technique can also be helpful to monitor the disease progression and evaluate the therapeutic efficacy.

aimTo review the currently available literature regarding the radiological follow-up of COVID-19-related lung alterations using the computed tomography scan, to describe the evidence about the dynamic evolution of COVID-19 pneumonia and verify the potential usefulness of the radiological follow-up.

methodsWe used pertinent keywords on PubMed to select relevant studies; the articles we considered were published until October 30, 2020. Through this selection, 69 studies were identified, and 16 were finally included in the review.

resultsSummarizing the included works' findings, we identified well-defined stages in the short follow-up time frame. A radiographic deterioration reaching a peak roughly within the first 2 wk; after the peak, an absorption process and repairing signs are observed. At later radiological follow-up, with the limitation of little evidence available, the lesions usually did not recover completely.

conclusionFollowing computed tomography scan evolution over time could help physicians better understand the clinical impact of COVID-19 pneumonia and manage the possible sequelae; a longer follow-up is advisable to verify the complete resolution or the presence of long-term damage.

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Computed tomographyCOVID-19Follow-upLong-term consequencesLung damagePneumoniaRadiological evolutionSARS-CoV-2

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