Chest radiography or computed tomography for COVID-19 pneumonia? Comparative study in a simulated triage setting

Conclusions The present findings suggest that clinical triage is safely assisted by chest radiography. An integrated algorithm using first-line chest radiography and contingent use of HRCT can help optimise management and prognostication of COVID-19.

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Source: European Respiratory Journal - September 9, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Sverzellati, N., Ryerson, C. J., Milanese, G., Renzoni, E. A., Volpi, A., Spagnolo, P., Bonella, F., Comelli, I., Affanni, P., Veronesi, L., Manna, C., Ciuni, A., Sartorio, C., Tringali, G., Silva, M., Michieletti, E., Colombi, D., Wells, A. U. Tags: Lung imaging, Respiratory infections and tuberculosis Original Articles: Infection and imaging Source Type: research