ABSTRACT Patients diagnosed with fibrosing interstitial lung disease are at risk of several complications, some of which may be life-threatening. Computed tomography imaging plays an important role in diagnosing these overlapping conditions. This article summarizes the computed tomography imaging features of the most common conditions associated with fibrosing interstitial lung diseases, categorized by involvement of the lung parenchyma or extra-pulmonary compartments. Some steps may help to recognize such complications, such as having knowledge of the underlying fibrotic lung disease, being […]

Category: Thoracic Surgery Introduction: Acute Lung Injury (ALI) and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) are critical pulmonary conditions characterized by the sudden onset (<7 days) of severe hypoxemia and bilateral lung infiltrates.(,) The study investigates the occurrence of Acute Lung Injury (ALI) and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) following surgical resections, focusing on clinical manifestations, risk factors, and outcomes. Methods: A retrospective analysis of eight cases of ALI post-surgical resection between 2020 and 2023 was conducted. Data on patient demographics, […]