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Thoracic ultrasound for TB diagnosis in adults and children

Year: 2022
Type: article
Abstract: Thoracic ultrasound is an appealing alternative to chest radiography for the diagnosis of TB. Based on research experience conducting thoracic ultrasound for adults and children in South Africa, three key considerations for potential scale-up were identified. First, thoracic ultrasound requires a comprehensive training programme for novice users; artificial intelligence may be used to simplify training and interpretation. Second, a robust ultrasound device is needed with good subpleural resolution and a probe suitable for children. Third, comprehensive scanning of the lungs is time-intensive, and shorter scanning protocols may be more feasible in clinical practice.
DOI: 10.5588/pha.21.0072
Authors: M. Fentress, P. C. Henwood, P. Maharaj, M. Mitha, D. Khan, R. Jackpersad, R. Pitcher, A. Redfern, E. Lopez Varela, M. M. van der Zalm, E. B. Wong, M. Palmer, A. D. Grant
Institutions: London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University, Stellenbosch University, Tygerberg Hospital, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Barcelona Institute for Global Health, Universitat de Barcelona, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Africa Health Research Institute, UAB Medicine, University of the Witwatersrand, University of KwaZulu-Natal
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Open Access status: diamond
Estimated APC paid: $2,219
OpenAlex ID: W4220819508
FWCI: 2.197
Cites: 8
Cited by: 14
Related to: 10