Ultrasound: Can it replace CT in the evaluation of pneumonia in pediatric age group?

Aim of the study: To evaluate the ultrasound efficiency in the assessment of pneumonia in pediatric age group compared to CT as a trial for radiation exposure reduction. Materials and methods: 56 patients of pediatric age group were included (4 months to 10 years). They presented to ER with respir...

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Main Authors: Samira Saraya, Rehab El Bakry
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2017-09-01
Series:The Egyptian Journal of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378603X17300232