Pakistan Journal of Chest Medicine http://pjcm.net/index.php/pjcm <blockquote id="yui_3_16_0_1_1432718173461_3154"> <div id="yiv2612723415yui_3_16_0_1_1432320294730_24183" dir="ltr"><strong>ISSN:2224-9710 (Print)</strong> <strong>ISSN: 2309-9844 (Online)</strong></div> <div dir="ltr"> </div> <div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1432718173461_3153"> <div dir="ltr">The "Pakistan Journal of Chest Medicine" (PJCM) is the official journal of the Pakistan Chest Society, published quarterly. The PJCM publishes original articles, reviews and case reports on the clinical aspects of pulmonology, and on community aspects, with its emphasis on lung heath in Pakistan and other developing countries. The PJCM encourages submissions that programmes for tuberculosis control and the promotion of lung health.</div> <div id="yiv2612723415yui_3_16_0_1_1432320294730_24183" dir="ltr">The PJCM welcomes articles on all aspects of lungs health, including public health related issues such as epidemiology and intervention studies. This site contains the full text of all articles published in the PJCM. <p>Pakistan Journal of Chest Medicine is</p> <ul> <li><strong>Approved &amp; Recommended by</strong> Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC), Pakmedinet, Open Access</li> <li><strong>Indexed &amp; abstracted in</strong> Directory of Research Journal Indexation (DRJI), Google Scholar, EBSCO, Crossref, EuroPub, Reviewer Credits, Advanced Sciences Index (ASI), Asian Research Index (ARI), IPIndexing, Asian Science Citation Index (ASCI) </li> </ul> </div> </div> </blockquote> en-US arshadj34@gmail.com (Arshad Javaid) mali_smile2005@yahoo.com (Mazhar Ali Khan) Fri, 06 Dec 2024 13:36:41 -0500 OJS 3.2.1.3 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 Revisiting Bronchiectasis care in Pakistan - are we following the progress made in developed countries? http://pjcm.net/index.php/pjcm/article/view/937 <p>Bronchiectasis affects approximately 500,000 patients in the United States of America. Estimates in Pakistan are difficult due to the lack of registry and recognized diagnostic therapeutic pathways. The cost of bronchiectasis is believed to be more than the combined costs of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma in developed countries. However, Pakistan still lacks the ability to quantify costs related to bronchiectasis. Attempts have been made to recognize pediatric bronchiectasis research as a priority through the Pakistan Pediatric Association. Additionally, Pakistan is the 5<sup>th</sup> most populated country in the world, with pneumonia being the leading cause of death. It is quite possible that many patients who die from pneumonia may have underlying bronchiectasis, but it is not yet diagnosed.</p> Nauman Chaudary Copyright (c) 2024 Pakistan Journal of Chest Medicine https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0 http://pjcm.net/index.php/pjcm/article/view/937 Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Radiologic Patterns of Thickened Pleura in Infective vs. Non-Infective Causes http://pjcm.net/index.php/pjcm/article/view/942 <h3><strong>Abstract</strong></h3> <p><strong>Background:</strong> Pleural thickening is a radiologic finding with various infectious and non-infectious origins. It is important to tell these conditions apart for an accurate diagnosis. This helps ensure proper treatment, especially in areas with high tuberculosis and asbestos exposure.</p> <p><strong>Objective:</strong> This study aims to analyze CT imaging characteristics of infective and non-infective pleural thickening and evaluate their diagnostic utility.</p> <p><strong>Methods:</strong> A retrospective study was conducted at Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar, involving 200 patients diagnosed with pleural thickening over a one-year period. CT scans were assessed for pleural thickness, distribution, enhancement characteristics, and associated findings.</p> <p><strong>Results:</strong> Among infective cases (n=97), unilateral involvement was seen in 85.6%, with smooth enhancement (74.2%) and pleural effusion (71.1%). Non-infective cases (n=103) more frequently displayed bilateral thickening (37.9%), nodular enhancement (54.4%), and calcifications (31.1%). Multivariate analysis identified nodular enhancement and subpleural nodularity as key indicators of non-infective causes.</p> <p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> CT imaging provides critical insights for differentiating between infective and non-infective pleural thickening. Identifying characteristic imaging features enhances diagnostic accuracy and facilitates early intervention for better patient outcomes</p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> Syed Murtaza Shah Bukhari, Nadeemullah, Hamaad Gul Mohmand, Mian Zia Shah Copyright (c) 2024 Pakistan Journal of Chest Medicine https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0 http://pjcm.net/index.php/pjcm/article/view/942 Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500