POSSIBILITIES OF PLEURAL LINE ULTRASOUND - ORIGINAL WORK

Introduction: Ultrasonography is an accurate and reproducible tool for assessing the pleura. It represents a critical point, as the chest wall can be assessed directly, while the underlying lungs are only assessed through specific artifacts. Methods: The work is based on our many years of experience in pleural line ultrasound and is additionally compared with literature information. We reviewed our patient databases and analyzed the ultrasound examinations performed. Results: Imaging the pleural line provides valuable information for diagnosing and monitoring various disease entities. Importantly, it can be successfully used in virtually any patient group, without the exposure to harmful radiation used in conventional radiology. It is also a key component of a broader examination, namely chest ultrasonography, and is a crucial element assessed in emergency ultrasound protocols. Conclusions: Pleural line ultrasound is an important and safe diagnostic tool worth using in clinical practice. Its safety and highly detailed imaging are key considerations. It's worth comparing this method with other imaging techniques.