Acute Ammonia Poisoning:Roentgenographic Features of Chest / 实用放射学杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To study the X-ray signs of lung injury in acute ammonia poisoning.Methods The X-ray features of lung in ammonia poisoning in 37 cases were analysed and all patients were followed up for one year.Results The X-ray signs of lung in early of ammonia poisoning in 35 cases included increase of lung markings,lobular pneumonia,pulmonary interstitial emphysema and pneumonedema.In advanced stage in 15 cases,chronic bronchitis,pulmonary interstitial fibrosis and pulmonary bullae.Conclusion It's irreversible of injury that caused by acute ammonia poisoning in lung.