Cystic Fibrosis: When Should High-resolution Computed Tomography of the Chest Be Obtained?

High-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) has the potential to aid in the development of new therapies for cystic fibrosis. The challenge for the future is continued systematic assessment of HRCT, including analysis of benefits, costs, and clinical outcomes.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Pediatrics (Evanston) 1998-06, Vol.101 (6), p.1071-1071
1. Verfasser:	Brody, Alan S
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Biological and medical sciences Care and treatment CAT scans Chest Child CT imaging Cystic fibrosis Cystic Fibrosis - diagnostic imaging Errors of metabolism Humans Lung - diagnostic imaging Lungs Medical imaging Medical sciences Metabolic diseases Miscellaneous hereditary metabolic disorders Pediatrics Thorax Tomography, X-Ray Computed - methods
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Zusammenfassung:	High-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) has the potential to aid in the development of new therapies for cystic fibrosis. The challenge for the future is continued systematic assessment of HRCT, including analysis of benefits, costs, and clinical outcomes.
ISSN:	0031-4005 1098-4275
DOI:	10.1542/peds.101.6.1071