To drain or not to drain? Abscess or empyema?

McDill, Helen; Hassan, Maged; Dack, Graham; Taylor, Lindsey; Waine, D.J.; Corcoran, John; Daneshvar, Cyrus

doi:10.1136/thoraxjnl-2020-215966

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“…Abscess picture with air-fluid level on a chest X-ray, a picture can be seen of curtain sign on ultrasound (Figure 10). 18,21,38 Figure 10. Lung abscess on ultrasound.…”

Section: Lung Parenchymal Disordersmentioning

confidence: 99%

Thoracic Ultrasound: A Narrative Literature Review

Atikanur,

Indi Esha

2023

Bioscmed

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Ultrasonography (USG) is useful in diagnosing abnormalities in the thoracic area, such as pleural effusion, pneumothorax, consolidation, atelectasis, pulmonary edema, etc. The advantages of thoracic ultrasound are low cost, non-radiation, non-invasive, easy to carry, short examination time, and a dynamic aspect that can be seen during the examination. Thoracic ultrasound can be used to guide thoracentesis procedures, chest tube placement, and aspiration of lung abscesses. Ultrasound can be substituted as a computed tomography scan (CT-Scan) as a guide for aspiration and biopsy of the lung parenchyma, pleura, and chest wall. Portable and compact ultrasonography provides the opportunity for ultrasound examinations to become a routine part of an examination, like a stethoscope. Ultrasonography also has limitations in patients with subcutaneous emphysema, peripheral edema, and obesity. Ultrasound examination is very dependent on the experience and abilities of the operator.

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“…Abscess picture with air-fluid level on a chest X-ray, a picture can be seen of curtain sign on ultrasound (Figure 10). 18,21,38 Figure 10. Lung abscess on ultrasound.…”

Section: Lung Parenchymal Disordersmentioning

confidence: 99%

Thoracic Ultrasound: A Narrative Literature Review

Atikanur,

Indi Esha

2023

Bioscmed

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“…Although not standard or first-line therapy, percutaneous drainage of peripheral large lung abscesses can be done and numerous case reports exist of successful treatment with this modality 3. However, it is important to discuss with the patient the associated risks and any alternatives available.…”

Section: Hassanmentioning

confidence: 99%