Ultrasonography in the diagnosis of lung abscess

Cheong, Issac

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“…Compared to the cases with non-coalescence of B-lines, the cases with coalescence of B-lines or sub-pulmonary consolidation needed more intensive treatment [39][40][41][43][44][45][46]. Lung ultrasound was also reportedly useful in monitoring the treatment effect for evaluating the size of the consolidation and the abscess [28,36,37]. Surgical procedures for drainage or pulmonary resection may be required in cases that do not respond adequately to antibiotic treatment [37,38].…”

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“…The following sonographic findings of pneumonia as consolidation due to fluid collection within alveolar area have been reported: the absence of A-lines within the area; increased B-lines surrounding the area of consolidation and arising from the deep edge of the consolidation, and presence of sonographic air bronchograms [ 28 , 29 , 35 , 42 ]. Lung abscess may be detected as a low echoic area within the consolidation [ 36 ]. Severity of bronchiolitis corresponds to the degree of coalescence of B-lines on lung ultrasound.…”

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“…Effectiveness of antibiotic treatment can be evaluated based on the clinical findings and image findings. Lung ultrasound was reported to be useful to monitor treatment effect and to evaluate the size of consolidation and abscess [ 28 , 36 , 37 ]. Surgical procedures for drainage or pulmonary resection may be required in cases that do not respond adequately to antibiotic treatment [ 37 , 38 ].…”

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Role of ultrasound in the treatment of pediatric infectious diseases: case series and narrative review

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Background Infectious diseases are common in pediatric patients. In these patients, ultrasound is a useful imaging modality that involves no irradiation or sedation and can be performed repeatedly at the patient’s bedside. The purpose of this review was to show pediatric cases with infectious disease that used ultrasound to decide the methods of treatment. Data sources Literature review was performed using Pubmed as the medical database source. No year-of-publication restriction was placed. The mesh terms used were: “ultrasound”, “sonography”, “infectious disease”, “treatment”, “antibiotics”, “surgical intervention”, “pediatric”, “children”, “deep neck abscess”, “pyothorax”, “empyema”, “pneumonia”, “urinary tract infection”, “intra-abdominal abscess”, “soft tissue infection”, “septic arthritis”, “osteomyelitis”, and “surgical site infection”. Results We presented pediatric case series with infectious diseases, including deep neck abscess, pyothorax and empyema, pneumonia, urinary tract infection, intra-abdominal abscess, soft tissue infection, septic arthritis and osteomyelitis, and surgical-site infection. Ultrasound was useful for evaluating the extent and location of inflammation and abscess and for decision-making concerning surgical intervention. Conclusion Knowledge of these sonographic findings is important for sonographers during examinations and for physicians when determining the treatment plan and period of antibiotic therapy for infected lesions.

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Diagnosis of Lung Abscess and Pancreatic Collection Using Transesophageal and Transgastric Point‐of‐Care Ultrasound in a Critically Ill Patient

Cheong

2024

J of Clinical Ultrasound

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Effectively managing critically ill septic patients requires careful utilization of imaging techniques. While point‐of‐care ultrasound (POCUS) is invaluable in the ICU, it faces challenges with conventional transcutaneous ultrasound, especially in obese patients. A 22‐year‐old obese female presented with abdominal pain and renal dysfunction. Abdominal CT confirmed acute biliary pancreatitis, progressing to respiratory failure. Transesophageal and transgastric ultrasound revealed a pulmonary abscess and peripancreatic collection. Expectant management of the lung abscess and percutaneous drainage of the pancreatic collection led to successful recovery. This case highlights POCUS's pivotal role in timely diagnosis, particularly in severe pancreatitis, showcasing its versatility in critical care.

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A pictorial essay on the potential use of the transhepatic subcostal ultrasound view for the evaluation of lower lung lobe pathology

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Tamagnone

2024

J Ultrasound

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Ultrasonography in the diagnosis of lung abscess

Abstract: This case demonstrates the usefulness of lung ultrasound in the diagnosis of lung abscess, which showed a rounded hypoechoic image within a left basal consolidation in a critically ill patient requiring mechanical ventilation support.

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Role of ultrasound in the treatment of pediatric infectious diseases: case series and narrative review

Role of ultrasound in the treatment of pediatric infectious diseases: case series and narrative review

Diagnosis of Lung Abscess and Pancreatic Collection Using Transesophageal and Transgastric Point‐of‐Care Ultrasound in a Critically Ill Patient

A pictorial essay on the potential use of the transhepatic subcostal ultrasound view for the evaluation of lower lung lobe pathology

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