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Title
Sonographic diagnosis of pneumothorax.
Authors
Volpicelli, Giovanni
Abstract
Over the last decade, the use of ultrasound as a technique to look for pneumothorax has rapidly evolved. This review aims to analyze and synthesize current knowledge on lung ultrasound targeted at the diagnosis of pneumothorax. The technique and its usefulness in different scenarios are explained, and its merits over conventional radiology are highlighted.
Publication
Intensive care medicine, 2011, Vol 37, Issue 2, p224