Using point-of-care lung ultrasound to detect post-thoracentesis complications: the hydro-point case report
Pneumothorax is a common complication of medical procedures that often occurs after thoracentesis despite the use of ultrasound guidance. POCUS is a rapid and efficient diagnostic tool for post-thoracocentesis hydropneumothorax, based on distinct sonographic signs, including the "Hydro-point."
Authors
- Bibin Savio Antony
- Ossama Sajeh Maadarani
- Zouheir Ibrahim Bitar
Institutions
- Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (Kuwait) (KW)
- St. Raphael's Hospital (PK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
- Published
- 2026-02-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/rc9.0000000000000234
- Primary Topic
- Ultrasound in Clinical Applications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00