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The document includes several correspondences related to studies published in the "CHEST" journal, overseen by the American College of Chest Physicians. The first section concerns correspondence to Marco Sperandeo, MD, regarding the use of ultrasound to detect lung fissures. The authors of a study highlighted that the percentage of detectable lung fissures was their primary focus, acknowledging the limitations due to the visibility of fissures. They addressed a letter from Tinti et al., clarifying technical aspects and differences in approach between intraoperative and longitudinal scans of the fissures, highlighting the challenges and nuances in imaging lung fissures through ultrasound. <br /><br />Another response from Alessandro Zanforlin, MD, PhD, discusses their research on lung fissures using ultrasound and correlates it with CT imaging. The correspondence covers technical difficulties and imaging artifacts, emphasizing the interpretative differences between ultrasound and CT scans.<br /><br />In a separate correspondence, the authors, Marta Kaminska, MD et al., respond to a study by Goto et al. on the impact of bariatric surgery on reducing acute exacerbations of COPD (AECOPD). They draw attention to the potential role of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), indicating how weight loss through bariatric surgery could reduce the severity of sleep-disordered breathing, which might contribute to decreased COPD exacerbations. The authors suggest further investigation into the relationship between bariatric surgery, weight loss, and sleep apnea interventions in managing COPD.<br /><br />Each correspondence reflects a dialogue within the medical community, offering further insights or seeking to clarify findings related to respiratory health, with a focus on imaging and therapeutic interventions.

Keywords

CHEST journal

American College of Chest Physicians

ultrasound lung fissures

Marco Sperandeo

imaging challenges

Alessandro Zanforlin

CT imaging correlation

bariatric surgery COPD

Obstructive Sleep Apnea

respiratory health interventions