PLEURAL EFFUSION IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS SUBMITTED TO LIVER TRANSPLANTATION: ULTRASOUND AND RADIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT

This study compared bedside lung ultrasound with a supine chest radiograph for diagnosing and quantifying pleural effusion in pediatric patients after liver transplantation. The results showed that lung ultrasound is more sensitive (80%) and specific (90%) than chest radiographs (70% for both) in detecting pleural effusion and differentiating it from atelectasis. Ultrasound also provides valuable insights into the nature and volume of the effusion.

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Quiz Fifty Five

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What is the main advantage of adjustable-tip needles in RFA according to the study?

They cause less pain

They are easier to use

They provide more precise ablation

They are less expensive

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In which country was this study conducted?

Japan

Germany

Italy

United States

3 / 5

What is being compared in this Italian study?

Different brands of needles used in RFA

Ultrasound-guided biopsy versus RFA

Adjustable-tip needles versus fixed-tip needles

Effectiveness of RFA versus surgery

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What type of thyroid nodules are being treated in this study?

Metastatic thyroid nodules

Inflammatory thyroid nodules

Benign thyroid nodules

Malignant thyroid nodules

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What does RFA stand for in the context of this study?

Radiographic Frequency Ablation

Radiologic Fine Assessment

Radiofrequency Ablation

Radioactive Frequency Analysis

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