Optimizing prone CT use for suspected interstitial lung abnormalities
Question Prone CT is recommended when interstitial lung abnormalities (ILAs) are suspected on supine CT, but its benefits remain underexplored. Findings Supine CT alone sufficed for diagnosing fibrotic ILAs, while prone CT improved non-fibrotic ILA diagnosis and reduced extent overestimation for both types. Clinical relevance Omitting prone CT reduces extra time, space, and radiation exposure without compromising the diagnosis of fibrotic ILAs, which have higher rates of progression and mortality risks, enhancing patient comfort and simplifying patient management.
Authors
- Kum Ju Chae (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3012-3530)
- Jiyoung Song (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6171-876X)
- David A. Lynch (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6329-2325)
- Jong Eun Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8754-6801)
- Jin Mo Goo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1791-7942)
- Soon Ho Yoon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3700-0165)
- Masahiro Yanagawa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0911-6769)
- Myoung‐jin Jang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8123-5001)
- Jonathan H. Chung
Institutions
- Asan Medical Center (KR)
- Seoul National University Hospital (KR)
- National Jewish Health (US)
- University of California San Diego (US)
- Jeonbuk National University Hospital (KR)
- Jeonbuk National University (KR)
- University of Colorado Denver (US)
- The University of Osaka (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Radiology
- Published
- 2024-12-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00330-024-11259-5
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.42