Ultra-low-dose CT versus chest X-ray for patients suspected of pulmonary disease at the emergency department: a multicentre randomised clinical trial

Conclusions
Short-term functional health was comparable between ULDCT and CXR, as were hospital admissions and LOS, but more incidental findings were found in the ULDCT group. Our trial does not support routine use of ULDCT in the work-up of patients suspected of non-traumatic pulmonary disease at the emergency department.

Trial registration number
NTR6163.

Source: Thorax - April 13, 2023 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: van den Berk, I. A. H., Kanglie, M. M. N. P., van Engelen, T. S. R., Altenburg, J., Annema, J. T., Beenen, L. F. M., Boerrigter, B., Bomers, M. K., Bresser, P., Eryigit, E., Groenink, M., Hochheimer, S. M. R., Holleman, F., Kooter, J. A. J., van Loon, R. Tags: Open access, Thorax Respiratory infection Source Type: research