COVID-19: looking beyond the peak. Challenges and tips for radiologists in follow-up of a novel patient cohort. Issue 1 (January 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: McStay, R.; Johnstone, A.; Hare, S.S.; Jacob, J.; Nair, A.; Rodrigues, J.C.L.; Edey, A.; Robinson, G.
• Is Part Of: Clinical radiology. Volume 76:Issue 1(2021)
• Page Start: 74.e1
• Page End: 74.e14
• Publication Date: 2021-01
• Subjects: Medical radiology -- Periodicals; Radiotherapy -- Periodicals; Radiotherapy -- Periodicals; Radiology -- Periodicals; Societies, Medical -- Periodicals; Medical radiology; Radiotherapy; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 616.0757
• DOI: 10.1016/j.crad.2020.09.025
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0009-9260

Abstract

Abstract : As the coronavirus pandemic evolves, the focus of radiology departments has begun to change. The acute phase of imaging a new disease entity whilst rationalising radiology services in the face of lockdown has passed. Radiologists are now becoming familiar with the complications of COVID-19, particularly the lung parenchymal and pulmonary vascular sequelae and are considering the impact follow-up imaging may have on departments already struggling with a backlog of suspended imaging in the face of reduced capacity. This review from the British Society of Thoracic Imaging explores both the thoracic and extra-thoracic complications of COVID-19, recognising the importance of a holistic approach to patient follow-up. The British Thoracic Society guidelines for respiratory follow-up of COVID-19 will be discussed, together with newly developed reporting templates, which aim to provide consistency for clinicians as well as an opportunity for longer-term data collection.