Point-of-Care Ultrasound to Identify Rib Osteomyelitis in the Infants: a Case Report

Abstract The number of reported cases rib osteomyelitis is very infrequent. Magnetic resonance generally the best test in these cases, due to its high sensitivity and specificity. However, given this technique has some drawbacks, it usually restricted bad evolution. A relevant, easy perform, bedside imaging point care ultrasound. We present case a 2-month-old infant with detected by point-of-care ultrasound context sepsis after abdominal surgery. thoracic revealed lesion adjacent right sixth round extra-parenchymal collection costophrenic sinus. Chest computed tomography confirmed presence hypodense at costochondral junction seventh pleural thickening an increase soft tissues, compatible osteomyelitis. Our finding absence specific clinical data led us change duration antibiotic treatment already established therefore likely improvement patient’s prognosis. gained increasing prominence usefulness diagnosis monitoring, especially pediatric intensive care, ease use bedside.