Lung ultrasound in diagnosing pneumonia in childhood: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ConclusionsLUS seems to be a promise tool for diagnosing pneumonia in children. However, the high heterogeneity found across the individual studies, and the absence of a reliable reference standard, make the finding questionable. More methodologically rigorous studies are needed.
Source: Journal of Ultrasound - Category: Radiology Source Type: research
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