Developing a Simple Scoring System on CT Findings for Predicting Treatment Failure in <i>Mycobacterium avium</i> Complex Pulmonary Disease: The BCD (Bronchiectasis and Cavity Distribution) Score
With simple assessment of computed tomography findings, the Bronchiectasis and Cavity Distribution score predicted treatment failure. Although validation studies are warranted, this score may provide guidance for treatment of MAC-PD.
Authors
- Takuya Yokoe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8506-0464)
- Hiroyasu Takishima
- Hidekazu Cho
- Fumihiro Yamaguchi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1611-6991)
- Satoshi Matsukura
- Makoto Hayashi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0799-8531)
Institutions
- SHOWA Medical University Northern Yokohama Hospital (JP)
- SHOWA Medical University Fujigaoka Hospital (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Open Forum Infectious Diseases
- Published
- 2025-08-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/ofid/ofaf565
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Mycobacterium research and diagnosis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.71
Funders
- Insmed