Incidence of ultrasonographic signs of pneumothorax in asymptomatic neonates.

Jon Montero GatoPablo Andrés SacristánNerea López VázquezMónica de Las Heras MartínAna Gutiérrez AmorósLorena Rodeño Fernández

Published in: Pediatric pulmonology (2023)

Lung ultrasound allows precise detection of suspected small-sized air leaks that can be detected in asymptomatic neonates. The true incidence of pneumothorax in asymptomatic neonates may be substantially higher than previously described in the literature. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Keyphrases

low birth weight
risk factors
systematic review
preterm infants
preterm birth
computed tomography
real time pcr
optic nerve