Diagnostic Accuracy of Lung Ultrasound in Neonatal Diseases: A Systematized Review
Stefano Nobile,
Lucia Sette,
Claudia Esposito
et al.
Abstract:Background: Respiratory problems are frequent in newborns, and are mainly studied with chest X-rays, whereas CT scans are usually needed for the evaluation of rare malformations and diseases. Lung ultrasound (LUS] has been proposed as an alternative method of diagnosing a variety of respiratory conditions. In recent years, there has been a rapid increase in LUS studies, thanks to the ability of LUS to rapidly exclude complications and significantly reduce radiation exposure in this fragile population. We aimed… Show more
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