Ultrasound Pattern in Pulmonary Fibrosis: Have the Vertical Artifacts Disappeared?

Copetti, Roberto; Copetti, Paolo; Soldati, Gino

doi:10.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2009.08.015

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“…In some rare cases, thoracic surgery is included in the differential diagnosis. Current studies show the significance of LUS in diagnosing interstitial lung diseases [33,34,35,36,37]. …”

Section: Lus Compared With Other Methods In the Diagnosis Of Interstimentioning

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Lung Ultrasound in Community-Acquired Pneumonia and in Interstitial Lung Diseases

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Copetti

2014

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Lung ultrasound (LUS) is an accurate tool for the diagnosis and follow-up of pneumonia in adults as well as in children. LUS is at least as accurate as chest radiography in diagnosing pneumonia. The most important parenchymal criterion is the positive air bronchogram within an echopoor area. Among pleural criteria, basal effusion was most often detected. The presence of multiple diffuse bilateral B-lines on lung examination indicates the interstitial syndrome (IS). For further differential diagnosis, an integrated consideration of history, clinical examination, LUS and echocardiography should be performed. LUS is an excellent tool for IS screening. Repeated LUS control examinations may reflect the dynamics of IS under therapy and so LUS may serve as a therapy guide.

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“…In some rare cases, thoracic surgery is included in the differential diagnosis. Current studies show the significance of LUS in diagnosing interstitial lung diseases [33,34,35,36,37]. …”

Section: Lus Compared With Other Methods In the Diagnosis Of Interstimentioning

confidence: 99%

Lung Ultrasound in Community-Acquired Pneumonia and in Interstitial Lung Diseases

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Copetti

2014

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“…In the critically ill, diffuse interstitial syndrome is almost always due to pulmonary edema, either hemodynamic (fluid overload or cardiogenic) and permeability induced (acute respiratory distress syndrome [ARDS]/post-infectious, etc.). The utility of B-lines in diagnosis and follow up of Interstitial lung diseases has been established in studies by several authors including Reissig and Kroegel [ 11 ], Gargani et al [ 12 ], and Copetti et al [ 13 ]. Reissig and Copetti [ 14 ] stated that appearance of the pleural line can be used as a criterion to differentiate pulmonary edema from Interstitial lung disease, with a regular pleural line seen in pulmonary edema.…”

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Lung ultrasound for evaluation of dyspnea: a pictorial review

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Lung ultrasound is based on the analysis of ultrasound artifacts generated by the pleura and air within the lungs. In recent years, lung ultrasound has emerged as an important alternative for quick evaluation of the patient at the bedside. Several techniques and protocols for performing lung ultrasound have been described in the literature, with the most popular one being the BLUE (Bedside Lung Ultrasound Examination) protocol developed by Lichtenstein et al, which can be utilized to diagnose the cause of acute dyspnea at the bedside. We attempt to provide a simplified approach to understanding the physics behind the artifacts used in lung ultrasound, the imaging techniques, and the application of the BLUE-protocol to diagnose the commonly presenting causes of acute dyspnea.

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“…First, their specificity is suboptimal: in addition to pulmonary congestion/ARDS, B-lines are visible in: heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, pneumonia, minimal pleural effusion, hydropneumothorax, fibrosis, emphysema, exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, and lymphangitis ( 4 – 6 ). Few B-lines are observable even in a healthy lung, typically in the dependent regions, and in the post-pneumonectomy space ( 7 ).…”

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The Role of Transthoracic Ultrasound in the novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19): A Reappraisal. Information and Disinformation: Is There Still Place for a Scientific Debate?

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Ultrasound Pattern in Pulmonary Fibrosis: Have the Vertical Artifacts Disappeared?

Cited by 4 publications

References 10 publications

Lung Ultrasound in Community-Acquired Pneumonia and in Interstitial Lung Diseases

Lung Ultrasound in Community-Acquired Pneumonia and in Interstitial Lung Diseases

Lung ultrasound for evaluation of dyspnea: a pictorial review

The Role of Transthoracic Ultrasound in the novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19): A Reappraisal. Information and Disinformation: Is There Still Place for a Scientific Debate?

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