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Evaluation of dental technician's pneumoconiosis using chest X-ray and HRCT: correlation between radiological and functional findings

Dilek ERGÜN
Recai ERGÜN
Ender EVCİK
Begüm ERGAN
Pages
252–259
Publication Date
2022-11-05
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Conclusion: In the present study, micronodules detected using HRCT had an effect on pulmonary function worsening, which has not been reported in previous studies.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Background/aim: This study aimed to compare high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) findings with those of chest X-ray (CXR) and to evaluate the relationship of pulmonary function test (PFT) parameters with HRCT and CXR findings in cases of dental technician s pneumoconiosis.
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Key Findings & Data:Materials and methods: CXR, PFT, and HRCT data of 89 dental technicians who were diagnosed with pneumoconiosis were retrospectively evaluated.
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Conclusion & Impact:Conclusion: In the present study, micronodules detected using HRCT had an effect on pulmonary function worsening, which has not been reported in previous studies.
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Background/aim: This study aimed to compare high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) findings with those of chest X-ray (CXR) and to evaluate the relationship of pulmonary function test (PFT) parameters with HRCT and CXR findings in cases of dental technician s pneumoconiosis. Materials and methods: CXR, PFT, and HRCT data of 89 dental technicians who were diagnosed with pneumoconiosis were retrospectively evaluated. Results: The cases of 24 dental technicians (27%) classified as normal (Category 0) based on CXR were evaluated as Category 1 according to HRCT. There was an inverse correlation of PFT parameters with nodular profusion score in CXR and all HRCT parameters. In this participant sample, small opacities were predominant (70% of the individuals), and worsening of PFT parameters was associated with the prevalence of pulmonary parenchymal changes. Conclusion: In the present study, micronodules detected using HRCT had an effect on pulmonary function worsening, which has not been reported in previous studies.

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ERGÜN, D., ERGÜN, R., EVCİK, E., ERGAN, B. (2022). Evaluation of dental technician's pneumoconiosis using chest X-ray and HRCT: correlation between radiological and functional findings. Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences, Cilt: 47 - Sayı: 1, 252–259. https://ajindex.com/articles/610453

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