Chest wall muscle atrophy as a contributory factor for forced vital capacity decline in systemic sclerosis-associated interstitial lung disease

Volume: 60, Issue: 1, Pages: 250 - 255
Published: Jul 23, 2020
Abstract
Objective To investigate the potential contribution of accessory respiratory muscle atrophy to the decline of forced vital capacity (FVC) in patients with SSc-associated interstitial lung disease (ILD). Methods This single-centre, retrospective study enrolled 36 patients with SSc-ILD who underwent serial pulmonary function tests and chest high-resolution CT (HRCT) simultaneously at an interval of 1–3 years. The total extent of ILD and chest wall...
Paper Details
Title
Chest wall muscle atrophy as a contributory factor for forced vital capacity decline in systemic sclerosis-associated interstitial lung disease
Published Date
Jul 23, 2020
Volume
60
Issue
1
Pages
250 - 255
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