Validity of ultrasonography to diagnosing pneumothorax: a critical appraisal of two meta-analyses.
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CLINICAL QUESTION Can ultrasonography be used in lieu of chest radiography to diagnose pneumothorax? Articles chosen 1. Ding W, Shen Y, Yang J, et al. Diagnosis of pneumothorax by radiography and ultrasonography: a metaanalysis. Chest 2011;140:859-66. [Epub 2011 May 5] 2. Alrajhi K, Woo MY, Vaillancourt C. Test characteristics of ultrasonography for the detection of pneumothorax: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Chest 2012; 141:703-8
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عنوان ژورنال:
- CJEM
دوره 17 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2015