The most common thorax Computed tomography (CT) findings are multifocal ground-glass opacities and peripheral consolidation in patients with COVID-19. Septal thickening, bronchiectasis, pleural thickening, and subpleural involvement may also be observed. Although these findings are not specific to COVID-19, the severity of pulmonary involvement is expected to be correlated with thorax CT findings.
Thorax computed tomography severity score defined by Yang et al. can be used to evaluate the
severity of pulmonary involvement in COVID-19 patients. We aimed to investigate whether the
initial thorax computed tomography severity score can predict mechanical ventilation
requirement and mortality in COVID-19 patients.
Diagnostic Test: CT-Scan
Chest CT scan on admission to the intensive care unit
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age ≥ 18 years
- COVID-19 confirmed by positive RT-PCR and/or antibody testing
- CT scan at intensive care unit admission
Exclusion Criteria:
- Loss of CT data
- Chronic lung disease findings by CT that may lead to misinterpretation
- RT-PCR results unavailable or negative
- Terminal cancer
Tepecik Training and Research Hospital
Izmir, Izmir, Konak, Turkey
Investigator: Işıl Köse Güldoğan
Contact: +902324330810
isilkose66@hotmail.com
Investigator:
Işıl K Güldoğan
02324330810
isilkose66@hotmail.com