Diagnostic ultrasound ( PDFDrive )

CHAPTER 50 The Pediatric Chest 1707
FIG. 50.7 Pleural Fluid Seen Through Splenic Window. Longitudinal
sonogram shows a small amount of luid in the left pleural space.
FIG. 50.8 Empyema Seen Through Hepatic Window. Sonography
of pleural space through the hepatic window shows presence of echogenic
luid in the right pleural space.
FIG. 50.9 Hemothorax. Moderately echogenic right effusion is present
after trauma from four-wheeler crash. Atelectasis of the right lower lung
is present, with some hyperechoic air bronchograms visible.
FIG. 50.10 Empyema Caused by Pneumonia. Longitudinal sonogram
shows echogenic luid in the right pleural space above the diaphragm.
Purulent drainage contained gram-positive and gram-negative rods and
gram-positive cocci.