Use of intraoperative ultrasonography for identification and management of pneumothorax caused by iatrogenic diaphragm defect: a case report and literature review
Transthoracic ultrasound has been widely accepted for the evaluation of many thoracic diseases, including pleural effusion, atelectasis, pneumothorax, and pneumonia with subpleural effusion.Application of ultrasonography 4 Piece Sectional for the diagnosis of pneumothorax is an effective and timely intraoperative technique.We herein present a patie