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Comment j'explore.... L'echographie thoracique: le nouveau stethoscope du pneumologue.
HEINEN, Vincent; DUYSINX, Bernard; CORHAY, Jean-Louis et al.
2012In Revue Médicale de Liège, 67 (10), p. 543-9
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Keywords :
Humans; Respiratory Tract Diseases/diagnosis; Thorax/ultrasonography; Ultrasonography, Interventional
Abstract :
[en] We now have access to a large library of publications validating transparietal thoracic echography in various clinical situations. Parietal lesions, including osteolysis, can be detected and biopsied during the thoracic ultrasound (TUS) examination. To evaluate the parietal extension of lung cancers, TUS has proved superior to tomodensitometry. Pleural effusions can be easily diagnosed and aspirated. Pneumothoraces can be detected using well defined lung artifacts with a high frequency probe. Pleural and peripheral lung nodules can be detected and biopsied with real time visualization; the procedure is safe and accurate. Lung consolidations with a pleural contact can be diagnosed; this is particularly useful for pregnant women. In conclusion, TUS is a precious diagnostic tool for chosen applications, and can help to guide interventional procedures. The portable devices are also very useful for bedridden patients or for out of hospital use.
Disciplines :
Cardiovascular & respiratory systems
Author, co-author :
HEINEN, Vincent ;  Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège - CHU > Pneumologie-Allergologie
DUYSINX, Bernard ;  Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège - CHU > Pneumologie-Allergologie
CORHAY, Jean-Louis ;  Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège - CHU > Pneumologie-Allergologie
LOUIS, Renaud ;  Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège - CHU > Pneumologie-Allergologie
Language :
French
Title :
Comment j'explore.... L'echographie thoracique: le nouveau stethoscope du pneumologue.
Alternative titles :
[en] Thoracic ultrasound: the pneumologist's new stethoscope
Publication date :
2012
Journal title :
Revue Médicale de Liège
ISSN :
0370-629X
eISSN :
2566-1566
Publisher :
Université de Liège. Revue Médicale de Liège, Liège, Belgium
Volume :
67
Issue :
10
Pages :
543-9
Peer reviewed :
Peer reviewed
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