Thoracocentesis of loculated pleural effusions using grey scale ultrasonic guidance.
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چکیده
Six patients with either malignant pleural effusion or empyema, in whom multiple conventional attempts at thoracocentesis were unsuccessful, were evaluated by ultrasound. In each case, a subsequent thoracocentesis guided by ultrasound produced sufficient fluid to enable a diagnosis to be established. In no case was pneumothorax produced.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Chest
دوره 71 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1977