Replacement of fluoroscopy by ultrasonography in the evaluation of hemidiaphragm function, an exploratory prospective study
Abstract Introduction Dysfunction of the diaphragm may ultimately lead to respiratory insufficiency and compromise patient outcome. Evaluation of diaphragm function is cumbersome. Fluoroscopy has been the gold standard to measure diaphragmatic excursion. Ultrasonography can visualize diaphragm excur...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2024-01-01
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| Series: | The Ultrasound Journal |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13089-023-00355-0 |