Ultrasonographic quantification of pleural effusion: comparison of four formulae
Purpose The purpose of this study was to evaluate the correlations of ultrasonographically estimated volumes of pleural fluid with the actual effusion volume in order to determine the most reliable formula. Methods In 32 consecutive patients with clinically diagnosed pleural effusion, an ultrasound...
Main Authors: | Bolanle Olubunmi Ibitoye, Bukunmi Michael Idowu, Akinwumi Babatunde Ogunrombi, Babalola Ishmael Afolabi |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Korean Society of Ultrasound in Medicine
2018-07-01
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Series: | Ultrasonography |
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Online Access: | http://www.e-ultrasonography.org/upload/usg-17050.pdf |
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