Lung Ultrasound: A New Tool in the Management of Congenital Lung Malformation

Conclusion We described the first case series of neonates affected by complex pulmonary malformations, assessed by LUS. In our experience, LUS was safe and effective for the diagnosis with high degree of consistency with CT scan findings. We suggest that LUS might be an important diagnostic method for lung malformations in newborns and a useful technique for their follow-up and late management, avoiding multiple exposures to radiations. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: American Journal of Perinatology - June 24, 2019 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Quercia, Michele Panza, Raffaella Calderoni, Grazia Di Mauro, Antonio Laforgia, Nicola Tags: Original Article Source Type: research