Agreement between chest ultrasonography and chest X-ray in patients who have undergone thoracic surgery: preliminary results

Agreement between chest ultrasonography and chest X-ray in patients who have undergone thoracic surgery: preliminary results

Abstract Background Chest Ultrasonography (chest US) has shown good sensibility in detecting pneumothorax, pleural effusions and peripheral consolidations and it can be performed bedside. Objectives The aim of the study was to analyze agreement between chest US and chest X-ray in patients who have u...

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Main Authors: Andrea Smargiassi, Riccardo Inchingolo, Marco Chiappetta, Leonardo Petracca Ciavarella, Stefania Lopatriello, Giuseppe Maria Corbo, Stefano Margaritora, Luca Richeldi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2019-03-01
Series:Multidisciplinary Respiratory Medicine
Subjects:
Chest ultrasound
Innovative biotechnologies
Thoracic surgery
Chest X-ray
Ultrasonography
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40248-019-0171-x

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