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Variability in chest radiology interpretation between thoracic and non-thoracic radiologists: Implications for pulmonary fibrosis care
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Variability in chest radiology interpretation between thoracic and non-thoracic radiologists: Implications for pulmonary fibrosis care

Daniel M. Guidot, Danielle Seaman, Roy A. Pleasants, Armando Bedoya, Robert M. Tighe and Bhavika Kaul
Respiratory medicine, v 234, p107824
Nov 2024
PMID: 39357679
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https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12272334/pdf/nihms-2088584.pdfView
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Abstract

Computed tomography (CT) Diagnosis Health services Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) Radiologist expertise Variability
•In pulmonary fibrosis, CT detection of UIP is influenced by radiologist expertise.•Thoracic radiologist overreads disagree strongly with real-world CT report findings.•UIP or its components often not reported when present by thoracic radiologist read.•When UIP present but not documented on reports, invasive diagnostic testing higher.•In Veterans with pulmonary fibrosis, radiologist expertise could impact diagnosis.

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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Respiratory System
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