Pleural ultrasonography, new standard for para pneumonic effusion? French multicentric prospective study. Preliminary report

Thoracic ultrasound for pneumothorax and infectious effusion: from equine beginnings to clinical cornerstone

“…Approximately 20% of patients with pneumonia are reported to also exhibit pleural effusion; however, utilising TUS this percentage increases to around 50% [ 13 , 14 ]. Often, effusions seen in the radiograph give an insight into the volume, but the chest radiograph does not add much more information.…”