Combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema characteristics in a Greek cohort.
Τίτλος | Combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema characteristics in a Greek cohort. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2019 |
Authors | Malli, F., Papakosta D., Antoniou K., Dimadi M., Polychronopoulos V., Malagari K., Oikonomou A., Bouros D. E., & Daniil Z. |
Journal | ERJ Open Res |
Volume | 5 |
Issue | 1 |
Date Published | 2019 Feb |
ISSN | 2312-0541 |
Abstract | Background: Combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema (CPFE) has recently received great attention, with studies suggesting that it presents a distinct clinical entity while others have challenged this hypothesis. This nationwide study aimed to describe a large cohort of Greek CPFE patients and to examine potential prognostic factors for survival. |
DOI | 10.1183/23120541.00014-2018 |
Alternate Journal | ERJ Open Res |
PubMed ID | 30895186 |
PubMed Central ID | PMC6421361 |