Ultrasound of the pleural cavities in children
Ultrasound of the pleural cavities in children is a highly informative, painless, and modern diagnostic method that allows you to identify changes in the lungs and assess the state of the pleural cavities, mediastinum, and soft tissues of the chest wall.
When is an ultrasound of the pleural cavities indicated for a child?
- periodic chest pain;
- the presence of blood in sputum;
- persistent shortness of breath;
- complaints of coughing, or wheezing in the lungs;
- difficulty breathing;
- suspicions of neoplasms of the lungs or pleura of any nature;
- chest trauma;
- a foreign body in the respiratory tract;
- an increase in temperature of an unclear nature.
What is the purpose of performing an ultrasound of the pleural cavities?
- the size of the pleural cavity;
- the volume of liquid in it;
- the condition of the pleura and the thickness of its walls;
- localization of fluid;
- the size of the neoplasms and the place of their localization, if they are found.
The resulting images are clear enough to detect even the smallest pathological changes in the lungs and pleura. This makes it possible to timely identify any neoplasms or malformations in the early stages of their occurrence and begin treatment.
How to prepare for the study?
To carry out this method of ultrasound of the pleura, the child does not need special preparation. The only possible condition may be a doctor's recommendation regarding the use of drugs that thin the sputum. Before conducting the survey, consult with the specialists of the MC "Dobrobut".
How are examinations carried out?
An ultrasound of the pleural cavity lasts an average of 15-20 minutes. The baby does not experience pain or discomfort.
The procedure is performed for a child while lying down or sitting on a couch. A special hypoallergenic gel is applied to the skin in the chest area of the patient for better image visualization and more comfortable holding of the sensor over the child's skin. The sensor both sends ultrasonic waves and receives signals from the area under study, after which the image is displayed on the monitor screen. All information is displayed on the monitor of ultrasound equipment in real-time and in high detail.
The specialists of the MC Dobrobut clinic fill out the pleural cavity ultrasound protocol, provide the baby's parents with a transcript of the information received, and give an opinion. If necessary, he will clarify the need for additional diagnostics and consultations with other specialists.
How to sign up for a study at Dobrobut MC?
At the Dobrobut Medical Center in Kyiv, the ultrasound examination of children uses the most modern and high-class equipment to obtain high-quality and highly informative images.
You can find out the details of the procedure, the cost of the examination, and the cost of an ultrasound of the pleural cavity in children at the Dobrobut Medical Center, as well as sign up for a consultation with a doctor by filling out the feedback form on our website or by calling the call center number.
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Bibliography
- Лучевая диагностика: Учебник Т. 1. / под ред. Г. Е. Труфанова — М.: ГЭОТАР-Медиа, 2009. с.39-40.
- Pathan A . Sonography of the lungs and pleura . JLUMHS 2007.
- Soni NJ , Franco R , Velez MI , Schnobrich D , Dancel R , Restrepo MI , et al. . Ultrasound in the diagnosis and management of pleural effusions . Journal of Hospital Medicine 2015. ; 10 : 811 – 6 .
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