Effect of combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema on patients with connective tissue diseases and systemic sclerosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background This study aimed to analyze the literature systematically to determine the clinical characteristics and prognosis of patients with connective tissue disease (CTD) with combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema (CPFE) compared to those of patients with CTD-interstitial lung diseas...

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Main Authors: Bon San Koo, Kyu Yong Park, Hyun Jung Lee, Hyun Jung Kim, Hyeong Sik Ahn, Shin-Young Yim, Jae-Bum Jun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-04-01
Series:Arthritis Research & Therapy
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13075-021-02494-y