| Literature DB >> 1161392 |
L R Kuhns, F J Bednarek, M L Wyman, D W Roloff, R C Borer.
Abstract
Transillumination of the neonatal chest is described as an aid in the diagnosis of pneumothorax or pneumomediastinum. Sudden severe tension pneumothorax or pneumomediastinum can be localized for immediate treatment and the success of therapy can be immediately assessed using transillumination.Entities:
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Year: 1975 PMID: 1161392
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pediatrics ISSN: 0031-4005 Impact factor: 7.124