Empyema ultrasound

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Overview
Classification Subdural empyema Pleural empyema
Differential Diagnosis

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Thoracic ultrasound have greater sensitivity in detecting pleural effusions than clinical examination or chest radiographs (AP or lateral).^[1]

↑ Eibenberger KL, Dock WI, Ammann ME, Dorffner R, Hörmann MF, Grabenwöger F (1994). "Quantification of pleural effusions: sonography versus radiography". Radiology. 191 (3): 681–4. doi:10.1148/radiology.191.3.8184046. PMID 8184046.