Abstract

Ultrasonic examination of the chest is used to evaluate a wide range of peripheral, parenchymal, pleural and chest wall diseases. It is used to guide interventional procedures of the chest, such as biopsy of pleural effusions, placement of intercostal chest drains and it is used for guidance of thoracoscopy. This paper gives a brief review of options and limitations of this technique.

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Authors

• T. Knappe
• A. Gillissen

Departments

• Robert-Koch-Klinik, Thoraxzentrum, Klinikum St. Georg, Leipzig

Address

Dipl. Med. T. Knappe
Robert-Koch-Klinik
Thoraxzentrum, Klinikum St. Georg
Nikolai-Rumjanzew-Straße 100
D-04207 Leipzig
Email: [email protected]

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