[Diagnosis of pleural effusions and atelectases: sonography and radiology compared].

摘要: In a prospective study it was shown that chest ultrasonography is superior to conventional x-ray diagnosis of recumbent patients in diagnosing pleural effusion and lung atelectasis. 110 supine radiographs we found sensitivity 47% specificity 71% for right effusions 55% 93% left comparison sonographic examinations. The results detection atelectasis were less efficient: the side: 7%; 13.5%. Hence, knowledge ultrasonographic can improve interpretation radiographs.