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Collegium antropologicum, Vol. 28 No. 2, 2004.

Original scientific paper

Lung Function Changes in Pleural Asbestosis

Pavao Petrović
Ljerka Ostojić
Irena Perić
Kornelija Miše
Zdenko Ostojić
Anteo Bradarić
Božo Bota
Stipan Janković
Jadranka Tocilj

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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.

Keywords

pleural asbestosis; radiographs; lung function

Hrčak ID:

5600

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/5600

Publication date:

15.12.2004.

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