High-resolution computed tomography classification of lung fibrosis for patients with asbestos-related disease

This study tested a new high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) scoring method for asbestos-induced parenchymal changes in the lung.HRCT scans of 602 asbestos-exposed workers and 49 referents were reviewed by 3 radiologists. Structured forms were filled out for a semiquantitative HRCT fibrosis score based on several specified parenchymal abnormalities scored separately. Observer agreement was studied with the use of the quadratic-weighted...