articleCritical Care MedicineJun 1, 2005Closed access

Ultrasound diagnosis of occult pneumothorax*

DADaniel A. LichtensteinGMGilbert MezièreNLNathalie LascolsPBPhilippe BidermanJCJean-Paul Courret

International Game Technology (United States)

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Abstract

Objectives

Pneumothorax can be missed by bedside radiography, and computed tomography is the current alternative. We asked whether lung ultrasound could be of any help in this situation.

Design

Retrospective study.

Citation impact

629
total citations
FWCI
12.07
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100%
References
34
Citations per year

Authors

8

Topics & keywords

Topics
Keywords
  • Medicine
  • Pneumothorax
  • Chest radiograph
  • Intensive care unit
  • Occult
  • Radiology
  • Supine position
  • Intensive care
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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