The Effect of Incidental Consolidation on Management and Outcomes in COPD Exacerbations: Data from the European COPD Audit.

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Authors
Saleh, A.
López-Campos, J. L.
Hartl, S.
Pozo-Rodríguez, F.
Roberts, C. M.
Halpin, David M
Journal
PloS one
Type
Journal Article
Multicenter Study
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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PLoS One
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There is controversy regarding the significance of radiological consolidation in the context of COPD exacerbation (eCOPD). While some studies into eCOPD exclude these cases, consolidation is a common feature of eCOPD admissions in real practice. This study aims to address the question of whether consolidation in eCOPD is a distinct clinical phenotype with implications for management decisions and outcomes.
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The Effect of Incidental Consolidation on Management and Outcomes in COPD Exacerbations: Data from the European COPD Audit. 2015, 10 (7):e0134004 PLoS ONE
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