title: Lung function changes in pleural asbestosis.
abstract: The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between radiographically detectable pleural changes and lung function in pleural asbestosis. One hundred and twenty chrysotile asbestos-exposed workers were enrolled in this retrospective study. For each examinee the length of asbestos exposure and the degree of dust cover at the workplace were assessed as well as the radiological and functional tests has been performed. The examinees were divided into two groups based on radiologically detectable changes: a) group with pleural changes (29%) and b) group without perceived pleural changes (71%). The obtained results indicate association between the length of asbestos exposure, pleural changes and the impairment of lung function.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pulmonary Diseases, University Hospital "Split", Split, Croatia.
authors.forename: Pavao
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Petrović
authors.forename: Ljerka
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Ostojić
authors.forename: Irena
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Perić
authors.forename: Kornelija
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Mise
authors.forename: Zdenko
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Ostojić
authors.forename: Anteo
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bradarić
authors.forename: Bozo
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Bota
authors.forename: Stipan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Janković
authors.forename: Jadranka
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Tocilj
mesh_terms: D017632:Asbestos, Serpentine / Q000506:poisoning*; D001195:Asbestosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D016273:Occupational Exposure; D010995:Pleural Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology*; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D017132:Workplace
chemical_list: D017632:Asbestos, Serpentine