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Accuracy of Ultrasound in Diagnosis of Pneumothorax: A Comparison between Neonates and Adults-A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Hamid DahmardeFateme ParooieMorteza Salarzaei
Published in: Canadian respiratory journal (2019)
The diagnosis of pneumothorax using ultrasound is accurate and reliable; additionally, it can result in timely diagnoses specifically in neonatal pneumothorax. Using this method facilitates the therapy process; lack of ionizing radiation and easy operation are benefits of this imaging technique.
Keyphrases
  • magnetic resonance imaging
  • high resolution
  • ultrasound guided
  • contrast enhanced ultrasound
  • fluorescence imaging