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[Lung infarcts detected with ultrasonography].
G Mathis1, J Metzler, M Feurstein
1Interne Abteilung des Krankenhauses Hohenems.
Ultraschall in Der Medizin (Stuttgart, Germany : 1980)
|December 1, 1990
Summary
Chest sonography effectively detects pulmonary infarction in patients. This imaging technique shows high sensitivity (96%) for identifying lung lesions, aiding in diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Pulmonary Medicine
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Pulmonary infarction diagnosis can be challenging.
- Accurate imaging is crucial for effective treatment.
- Chest sonography offers a potential diagnostic tool.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of intercostal chest sonography for diagnosing pulmonary infarction.
- To compare sonographic findings of pulmonary infarction with pneumonia and carcinoma.
Main Methods:
- Investigated 33 patients with suspected pulmonary infarction using intercostal chest sonography.
- Analyzed sonographic characteristics, including echo-poor lesions and air-dense reflexes.
- Compared findings with 22 pneumonia and 20 carcinoma cases.
Main Results:
- Detected 40 triangular, echo-poor lesions indicative of segmental pulmonary infarction.
- Achieved a sensitivity of 96% for pulmonary infarction detection.
- Reported a diagnostic accuracy of 82% for chest sonography in this context.
Conclusions:
- Intercostal chest sonography is a sensitive method for diagnosing pulmonary infarction.
- Sonographic features can help differentiate pulmonary infarction from other lung pathologies.
- Chest sonography demonstrates significant diagnostic value in evaluating lung conditions.