Predictive value of CT imaging findings in COVID-19 pneumonia at the time of first-screen regarding the need for hospitalization or intensive care unit
- Deniz Esin Tekcan Sanli
- Duzgun Yildirim
- Ahmet Necati Sanli
- Neval Erozan
- Guray Husmen
- Aytug Altundag
- Filiz Tuzuner
- Oner Dikensoy
- Ceyda Erel Kirisoglu
DOIAbstract
PURPOSEIn this study, we aimed to reveal the relationship between initial lung parenchymal involvement patterns and the subsequent need for hospitalization and/or intensive care unit admission in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) positive cases.METHODSOverall, 231 patients diagnosed with COVID-19 as proven by PCR were included in this study. Based on the duration of hospitalization, patients were divided into three groups as follows: Group 1, patients receiving outpatient treatment or requiring hospitalization <7 days; Group 2, requiring hospitalization ≥7 days; Group 3, patients requiring at least 1 day of intensive care at any time. Chest CT findings at first admission were evaluated for the following features: typical/atypical involvem...
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