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World J Exp Med. Feb 20, 2017; 7(1): 31-39
Published online Feb 20, 2017. doi: 10.5493/wjem.v7.i1.31
Published online Feb 20, 2017. doi: 10.5493/wjem.v7.i1.31
Table 2 Chest radiographic findings of the 45 survivors and non-survivors among paraquat poisoned patients
| Radiographic findings | Time interval of radiographic study (d) | No. of patients (percent in the survivors/non-survivors groups) |
| Non-survivors (n = 18) | ||
| Pneumothorax (%) | 2-5 | 2 (11.1) |
| Pneumomediastinum/emphysema (%) | 1-2 | 2 (11.1) |
| ARDS (%) | 1-10 | 4 (22.2) |
| Lung fibrosis (%) | 4-14 | 10 (55.6) |
| Survivors (n = 27) | ||
| Pneumothorax (%) | 1-5 | 2 (7.4) |
| Lung fibrosis (%) | 4-32 | 4 (14.8) |
| Normal (%) | 1-8 | 21 (77.8) |
- Citation: Kavousi-Gharbi S, Jalli R, Rasekhi-Kazerouni A, Habibagahi Z, Marashi SM. Discernment scheme for paraquat poisoning: A five-year experience in Shiraz, Iran. World J Exp Med 2017; 7(1): 31-39
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-315X/full/v7/i1/31.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5493/wjem.v7.i1.31