Author/Editor		Dolenšek, Marija; Šurlan-Popovič, Katarina; Bavčar-Vodovnik, Tanja
Title		Slikovna diagnostika okužb dihal pri odraslih
Translated title		Imaging of respiratory infections in adults
Type		članek
Source		In: Beović B, Strle F, Čižman M, editors. Stopenjska obravnava najpogostejših okužb. Zbornik predavanj Infektološki simpozij 2006; 2006 mar; Ljubljana. Ljubljana: Sekcija za kemoterapijo SZD, Klinika za infekcijske bolezni in vročinska stanja,
Publication year		2006
Volume		str. 67-73
Language		slo
Abstract		The role of radiology in the diagnosis and management of respiratory infections in the immunocompetent adult is described in a review. The imaging of sinusitis, community-acquired and nosocomial pneumonia is discussed. Uncomplicated sinusitis does not require radiological imaging. However, when symptoms are recurrent or refractory despite adequate treatment, further diagnostic imaging may be indicated. Computed tomography is imaging method of choice. Plain radiography has a limited role due to high rate of false negative results. Chest radiography has a pivotal role in the diagnosis of pneumonia. The role of imaging is not limited to the detection or exdusion of pneumonia but involves the radiologist in the etiologic workup, in the establishment of a differential diagnosis, in the follow-up procedure and, if necessary, in planning additional diagnostic procedures.
Descriptors		RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIONS PNEUMONIA TOMOGRAPHY, X-RAY COMPUTED MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING ADULT