[Thoracic ultrasound].
Ultrasound exploration of the thorax is a very useful imaging method in children. For adults, it is useful for pleural effusion, study of the diaphragm and to guide percutaneous puncture of targeted pleuro-parietal, mediastinal or peripheral parenchymal sites. Thoracic ultrasound remains underused, particularly as a bedside exploration technique or in emergency or intensive care situations.
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D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D010995:Pleural Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000379:methods