Factors associated with abnormal findings on digital chest radiographs in asymptomatic workers in Lima, Peru

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https://doi.org/10.35663/amp.2021.381.1114

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Chest X-Ray, X-Ray computed, Sequelae

Abstract

Introduction: Posteroanterior Chest X-Ray (CXR) is usually performed as a routine exam for workers’ health surveillance, but their benefits are discussed and controversial. Our investigation described the associated factors with abnormal digital CXR in workers without respiratory symptoms. Materials and methods: An analytical cross-sectional observational study was performed, including 24 069 digital CXR obtained from workers without respiratory symptoms who performed their workers’ health surveillance at an accredited occupational health center in Lima, Perú, from 2016 to 2019. Results: Of the 24069 asymptomatic workers, 1166 (4.84%, 95% CI [4.58-5.12]) had abnormal radiography. The main findings were found in the lung parenchyma and of these, sequential images of tuberculosis were the most frequent. It was observed that workers older than 50 years (RP(a) = 6.34), those with low weight (RP(a) = 2.71) and those with a history of pulmonary pathology (RP(a) = 6.19) were more likely to have abnormalities on pulmonary radiography. Conclusions: Due to the low frequency of abnormal digital Chest X-Ray (CXR), it is not useful as an early detection of respiratory pathology in the population studied, however it should be considered in those over 50 years with a history of respiratory disease and/or low weight. It is important to carry out more studies that confirm our results.

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Author Biographies

  • María de Lourdes Verona-Cárdenas, Universidad Científica del Sur

    Médico, Magister en Salud Ocupacional y Medio Ambiente

    Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Científica del Sur, Lima, Perú

  • Raúl Gomero-Cuadra, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia

    Médico, Especialidad en Medicina Ocupacional y Medio Ambiente

    Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima, Perú,

  • José Carlos Véliz-Rosas, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima, Perú.

    Médico

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2021-05-23

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Factors associated with abnormal findings on digital chest radiographs in asymptomatic workers in Lima, Peru. Acta Med Peru [Internet]. 2021 May 23 [cited 2024 Nov. 4];38(1):27-33. Available from: https://amp.cmp.org.pe/index.php/AMP/article/view/1114