Favourable Experience with M-Mode Sonography in the Diagnosis of Pneumothorax in Two Patients with Thoracic Subcutaneous Emphysema
Joint Authors
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-11-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Thoracic subcutaneous emphysema may be caused by various pathologies.
In mechanically ventilated patients, timely diagnostic workup is particularly important, as the presence of subcutaneous surgical emphysema may indicate pneumothorax, representing a risk factor for the development of life threatening tension pneumothorax.
Thoracic ultrasound is of proven value for the detection of pneumothorax but has so far been considered of little value in the context of subcutaeneous emphysema, due to poor visibility of anatomic structures.
Case Presentation.
We present the successful use of diagnostic M-mode sonography in two mechanically ventilated patients who developed thoracic subcutaneous emphysema.
In both cases B-mode sonography was inconclusive.
Conclusion.
M-mode sonography may be more sensitive than B-mode sonography in the detection of lung sliding and could become a useful diagnostic tool when pneumothorax needs to be ruled in or ruled out and visibility of the pleura is limited.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Berlet, T.& Etter, R.. 2014. Favourable Experience with M-Mode Sonography in the Diagnosis of Pneumothorax in Two Patients with Thoracic Subcutaneous Emphysema. Case Reports in Radiology،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1017679
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Berlet, T.& Etter, R.. Favourable Experience with M-Mode Sonography in the Diagnosis of Pneumothorax in Two Patients with Thoracic Subcutaneous Emphysema. Case Reports in Radiology No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1017679
American Medical Association (AMA)
Berlet, T.& Etter, R.. Favourable Experience with M-Mode Sonography in the Diagnosis of Pneumothorax in Two Patients with Thoracic Subcutaneous Emphysema. Case Reports in Radiology. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1017679
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1017679