Journal article
Low-dose computed tomography for the diagnosis of pneumonia in elderly patients: a prospective, interventional cohort study
Abstract
The diagnosis of pneumonia is challenging. Our objective was to assess whether low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) modified the probability of diagnosing pneumonia in elderly patients.We prospectively included patients aged over 65 years with a suspicion of pneumonia treated with antimicrobial therapy (AT). All patients had a chest radiograph and LDCT within 72 h of inclusion. The treating clinician assessed the probability of pneumonia before …
Authors
Prendki V; Scheffler M; Huttner B; Garin N; Herrmann F; Janssens J-P; Marti C; Carballo S; Roux X; Serratrice C
Journal
European Respiratory Journal, Vol. 51, No. 5,
Publisher
European Respiratory Society (ERS)
Publication Date
May 2018
DOI
10.1183/13993003.02375-2017
ISSN
0903-1936