Chest computed tomography scan utilization and diagnostic outcomes in chronic cough patients with normal chest X-rays: analysis of routinely collected data of a tertiary academic hospital.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The role of chest computed tomography (CT) scan is controversial in the management of chronic cough patients with normal chest X-rays. We investigated the utilization pattern and diagnostic outcomes of chest CT scans using institutional routinely collected data (RCD) in South Korea.

Methods

This is a retrospective analysis of adults with chronic cough (>8 weeks in duration) identified from routinely collected electronic health records (EHRs). Structured data were retrieved, including demographics, medical history, symptoms, and diagnostic test results (including chest X-rays and CT scans). Chest CT scan outcomes were classified into major abnormal findings (malignancy, infectious diseases, or other critical conditions that warrant immediate treatment decisions), m

SUBMITTER: An J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10183537 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature