Correlation of high resolution CT patterns with pulmonary function tests in patients with interstitial lung diseases

Conclusion HRCT patterns and degree of lung involvement of ILDs correlate with pulmonary function parameters. Lung volumes are lower in fibrotic lesion regardless the degree of lung involvement, while DLCO among different patterns were dependent upon the degree of lung involvement. Restrictive pulmonary dysfunction correlate with gas exchange in fibrotic pattern while in ground glass one, gas exchange is independent on lung volumes.
Source: Egyptian Journal of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis - Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research