Precision of pleural puncture sites using thoracic ultrasound

Lung ultrasound (LUS) has been recommended by the British Thoracic Society as a standard of care before performing pleural procedures since 2010. Indeed, the choice of the puncture site based only on physical examination and chest x-ray can lead to complications. The aim of this study was to compare...

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Published in:	La Tunisie medicale Vol. 100; no. 8-9; pp. 642 - 646
Main Authors:	Znegui, Tasnim, Mejri, Islam, Hamami, Rim, Daboussi, Selsabil, M'hamdi, Samira, Moatemri, Zied
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Tunisia Tunisian Society of Medical Sciences 01-08-2022
Subjects:	Adult Aged Humans Lung - diagnostic imaging Middle Aged Pleural Cavity - diagnostic imaging Pleural Effusion - diagnosis Prospective Studies Punctures - adverse effects Radiography, Thoracic Ultrasonography - methods
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