The Journal of pediatrics
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The Journal of pediatrics · Sep 2016
Comparative StudyLung Ultrasonography: A Viable Alternative to Chest Radiography in Children with Suspected Pneumonia?
To determine the interrater reliability (IRR) of lung ultrasonography (LUS) and chest radiography (CXR) and evaluate the accuracy of LUS compared with CXR for detecting pediatric pneumonia compared with chest computed tomography (CT) scan. ⋯ LUS has a sufficiently high IRR for detection of consolidation. Compared with CT, LUS and CXR have similar sensitivity, but CXR is more specific for findings indicating pneumonia.