Ultrasound versus manipulation to determine an intercostal space for single-port thoracoscopy surgery: a diagnostic accuracy study
Abstract Background Malposition of the intercostal space used for single-port thoracoscopy surgery can lead to problems. This study was to assess the accuracy of point-of-care ultrasound in verifying the position of intercostal space. Methods A total of 200 patients, ASA (American Society of Anesthe...
| Main Authors: | , , , , , , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
BMC
2020-05-01
|
| Series: | World Journal of Surgical Oncology |
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12957-020-01870-3 |