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Autor(en) / Beteiligte

• Weingardt, Jeffry P.
• Guico, Rogelio R.
• Nemcek Jr, Albert A.
• Li, Yuk-Pui
• Chiu, Stephen T.

Titel

Ultrasound findings following failed, clinically directed thoracenteses

Ist Teil von

• Journal of clinical ultrasound, 1994-09, Vol.22 (7), p.419-426

Ort / Verlag

New York: Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company

Erscheinungsjahr

1994

Quelle

Wiley Online Library - AutoHoldings Journals

Beschreibungen/Notizen

• We prospectively examined 26 patients who were referred for ultrasoundguided thoracentesis, following at least one unsuccessful, clinically guided attempt. Sonographically guided thoracentesis was successful in obtaining fluid in 88% of patients. In addition, ultrasonography proved useful in suggesting or defining the cause for the initial unsuccessful attempt. Patients who have undergone an unsuccessful clinically guided thoracentesis and are referred for sonographic assistance represent a selected group who may have complicating factors not typically present during routine thoracentesis. Awareness of these potential complicating factors may facilitate the performance of ultrasound‐guided thoracenteses. © 1994 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.