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World J Radiol. May 28, 2016; 8(5): 460-471
Published online May 28, 2016. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v8.i5.460
Published online May 28, 2016. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v8.i5.460
Table 1 Appearance of different clinical settings
| Clinical setting | Artifacts |
| Normal lung | Some air |
| Pneumothorax | Full of air |
| Interstitial syndrome | Air and minimal fluid |
| Pleural effusion | Full of fluid |
| Lung consolidation | Fluid and air (more fluid, tissue-like) |
- Citation: Liccardo B, Martone F, Trambaiolo P, Severino S, Cibinel GA, D’Andrea A. Incremental value of thoracic ultrasound in intensive care units: Indications, uses, and applications. World J Radiol 2016; 8(5): 460-471
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1949-8470/full/v8/i5/460.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4329/wjr.v8.i5.460