Computed tomography based measurements to evaluate lung density and lung growth after congenital diaphragmatic hernia

Abstract Emphysema-like-change of lung is one aspect of lung morbidity in children after congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). This study aims to evaluate if the extent of reduced lung density can be quantified through pediatric chest CT examinations, if side differences are present and if emphysem...

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Main Authors: Timm Stoll-Dannenhauer, Gregor Schwab, Katrin Zahn, Thomas Schaible, Lucas Wessel, Christel Weiss, Stefan O. Schoenberg, Thomas Henzler, Meike Weis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-03-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-84623-w