Review Article

Ultrasound for the Detection of Pleural Effusions and Guidance of the Thoracentesis Procedure

Figure 7

Ultrasound of the left hemithorax obtained from patient in Case 2. This ultrasound was taken with a 3 MHz probe. Note the presence of a large pleural effusion, appearing as a dark or anechoic fluid collection, superior to the diaphragm.
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