Table 3.
Comparison of radiographic characteristics
| Treated appropriately (n = 72) | Treated inappropriately (n = 25) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chest plain film (n = 97) | |||
| Affected lung | 0.841 | ||
| Unilateral | 17 (23.6) | 5 (20) | |
| Bilateral | 44 (61.1) | 17 (68) | |
| Pleural effusion | 0.536 | ||
| Unilateral | 10 (13.9) | 4 (16) | |
| Bilateral | 5 (6.9) | 0 (0) | |
| Pleural lesion | 12 (16.7) | 4 (16) | 1 |
| Fibrothorax | 3 (4.2) | 1 (4) | 1 |
| Cavitation | 0 (0) | 1 (4) | 0.258 |
| Consolidation | 16 (22.2) | 3 (12) | 0.383 |
| Nodular or reticulonodular lesions | 48 (66.7) | 19 (76) | 0.384 |
| Honeycomb | 4 (5.6) | 2 (8) | 0.646 |
| Atelectasis | 16 (22.2) | 5 (20) | 1 |
Note: Data are n (%) unless specified otherwise.