[Evolution and radiologic surveillance on community-acquired pneumonia in children].
Although useful for the diagnosis of lower respiratory tract infections, chest X-rays have a weak specificity in the etiological diagnosis. It is of particular interest when complications are suspected. A radiological follow-up allows to exclude sequellae or a preexisting pulmonary abnormality; however follow-up X-rays are to be delayed 2 to 3 weeks after the clinical recovery due to the late radiological recovery. CT is indicated as a complementary investigation in cases of complications and sequellae.
Monroc
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Service de radiologie pédiatrique, hôpital Charles-Nicolle, Rouen, France.
Marguet
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Dacher
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Le Guillou
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Eurin
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Le Dosseur
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D002648:Child; D017714:Community-Acquired Infections / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology; D004452:Echocardiography; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D011014:Pneumonia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000503:physiopathology; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic; D012141:Respiratory Tract Infections / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000503:physiopathology; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed