Percutaneous Ultrasonography as Imaging Modality and Sampling Guide for Pulmonologists
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Percutaneous ultrasonography as imaging modality and sampling guide for pulmonologists.
Ultrasound (US) imaging is gradually progressing into common practice in contemporary pulmonology. Its main applications are to determine the presence and amount of pleural effusions and to guide subsequent treatment interventions. Guidelines recommend the use of US for these indications. Training programs are organized and competency levels are formulated. Image guidance with US to obtain spec...
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عنوان ژورنال: Respiration
سال: 2014
ISSN: 0025-7931,1423-0356
DOI: 10.1159/000362930