Post-Thoracentesis Ultrasound versus Chest Radiography for the Evaluation of Effusion Evacuation and Lung Reexpansion: A Multicenter Study.

ABSTRACT: Rationale: Post-thoracentesis chest radiography (CXR) is often used to evaluate the degree of residual fluid after thoracentesis. Whether post-drainage ultrasound examination is comparable to CXR in the evaluation of pleural space evacuation is unknown. Objectives: How do post-thoracentesis ultrasound and CXR compare in assessing the effectiveness of pleural space evacuation? Methods: In this prospective, multicenter study, patients with free-flowing pleural effusions with minimal to no septations requiring thoracentesis were recruited. Post-thoracentesis ultrasound was performed immediately postprocedure; CXR was performed within 4 hours postprocedure. The primary outcome was agreement on complete pleural space evacuation between ultrasound and CXR. Complete pleural s

SUBMITTER: Ratwani A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12416148 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature