Evidence · Systematic review or meta-analysis
Accuracy of Ultrasound in Diagnosis of Pneumothorax: A Comparison between Neonates and Adults-A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
- Medical
- Pneumothorax and air leak
- Respiratory
This paper is from 2019, more than five years ago. Newer evidence may have been published since.
Summary
This systematic review and meta-analysis assesses the diagnostic accuracy of chest ultrasound for pneumothorax, comparing neonatal and adult populations across ten studies. It reports pooled sensitivity and specificity overall and by population, along with the performance of specific signs such as absent lung sliding and the lung point. The authors conclude that ultrasound is accurate and reliable for diagnosing pneumothorax, particularly in neonates, and highlight the advantages of no ionising radiation and ease of use.
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