Pleural ultrasonography

Clin Chest Med. 2006 Jun;27(2):215-27. doi: 10.1016/j.ccm.2006.01.003.

Abstract

Ultrasonography has achieved acceptance as a routine clinical tool for clinicians managing pleural disease. This article provides an overview of the field of pleural ultrasonography with an emphasis on clinical applicability and procedure guidance.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Fibrosis
  • Humans
  • Paracentesis / methods
  • Pleura / diagnostic imaging*
  • Pleura / pathology
  • Pleural Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Pleural Effusion / diagnostic imaging
  • Pneumothorax / diagnostic imaging
  • Transducers
  • Ultrasonography / instrumentation