Infection: Ultrasound-guided procedures

Authors
Craig, JG
Citation
Jg. Craig, Infection: Ultrasound-guided procedures, RAD CLIN NA, 37(4), 1999, pp. 669
Citations number
54
Categorie Soggetti
Radiology ,Nuclear Medicine & Imaging","Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
RADIOLOGIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
ISSN journal
00338389 → ACNP
Volume
37
Issue
4
Year of publication
1999
Database
ISI
SICI code
0033-8389(199907)37:4<669:IUP>2.0.ZU;2-T
Abstract
Most fluid collections within the musculoskeletal system can be localized w ith ultrasound. Ultrasound cannot determine if fluid is infected, therefore aspiration with laboratory analysis is required. This article discusses th e technique of aspiration and its application in specific infections.