For better understanding of pathophysiological aspects of tuberculosis sequelae, weinvestigated the relationship between pulmonary hemodynamics and chest X-ray findings.
One hundred and seven patients with sequelae of pulmonary tuberculosis were examinedby the right cardiac catheterization, and pulmonary hemodynamic values were measured andcalculated.
Chest X-ray findings were defined and classified into the following five items. The items were emphysematous change; fibrosis, bronchiectasis and/or cavity (hereafterabbreviated as “fibrosis”); pulmonary resection and/or atelectasis; pleural thickening;and thoracoplasty. The extent of each finding was defined.
