Lung ultrasonography as a direct measure of evolving respiratory dysfunction and disease severity in patients with acute pancreatitis

DiscussionUltrasonography of non‐dependent lung parenchyma can reliably detect evolving respiratory dysfunction in AP. This simple bedside technique shows promise as an adjunct to severity stratification.

Source: HPB: official journal of the International Hepato Pancreat Biliary Association - October 16, 2015 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Christos Skouras, Zoe A. Davis, Joanne Sharkey, Rowan W. Parks, James O. Garden, John T. Murchison, Damian J. Mole Tags: Original Article Source Type: research