Hemothorax diagnostic study of choice
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Joanna Ekabua, M.D. [2]
Overview
Ultrasound is the goal standard for the diagnosis of hemothorax.
Diagnostic Study of Choice
Ultrasound is the gold standard test for the diagnosis of hemothorax, diagnostic accuracy is however dependent on the operator.[1] In traumatic causes of hemothorax, FAST is the intial diagnostic study of choice.[2]
The comparison of various diagnostic studies for [disease name]
| Test | Sensitivity | Specificity |
|---|---|---|
| US | 67% | 99% |
| C X-ray | 54% | 99% |
References
- ↑ Rahimi-Movaghar V, Yousefifard M, Ghelichkhani P, Baikpour M, Tafakhori A, Asady H; et al. (2016). "Application of Ultrasonography and Radiography in Detection of Hemothorax; a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis". Emerg (Tehran). 4 (3): 116–26. PMC 4902204. PMID 27299139.
- ↑ "StatPearls". 2020. PMID 30855807.