Diagnosis of pneumothorax or pneumomediastinum in the neonate by transillumination

Kuhns, L.R.; Bednarek, F.J.; Wyman, M.L.; Roloff, D.W.; Borer, R.C.

Pediatrics 56(3): 355-360

1975


ISSN/ISBN: 0031-4005
PMID: 1161392
Document Number: 89703
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.

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