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Ultrasound for the Evaluation of Skin and Soft Tissue Infections.
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23 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 55 citations in OpenAlex.
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- Imaging of pediatric gastrostomy tube malposition: Pearls and pitfalls.World journal of radiology · 2025Review
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- Ultrasound evaluation of superficial lesions caused by ectoparasites in children.Pediatric radiology · 2025Review
- The Transformative Potential of AI in Ultrasound for Facial Aesthetics.Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2025Review
- A Man With Abdominal Wall Fluctuance.Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians open · 2025Review
- Echo-intensity characterization at implant sites and novel diagnostic ultrasonographic markers for peri-implantitis.Journal of clinical periodontology · 2024Article
- Imaging of MSK infections in the ER.Skeletal radiology · 2024Review
- Ultrasound of palpable lesions: a pictorial review.Abdominal radiology (New York) · 2024Review
- Approach to imaging modalities in the setting of suspected infection.Skeletal radiology · 2024Review
- Lingual Abscess after Posterior Fossa Surgery: An Unusual Complication of the Concorde Position.Asian journal of neurosurgery · 2023Article
- Diagnostic methods for the confirmation of non-purulent cellulitis: a review.Archives of dermatological research · 2023Review
- Potentially Fatal Ludwig's Angina: A Case Report.Cureus · 2023Article
- Expanding dermatologic ultrasonography applications: further insights for enhanced patient management.Ultrasonography (Seoul, Korea) · 2023Article
- Point-of-Care Ultrasound: A Multimodal Tool for the Management of Sepsis in the Emergency Department.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2023Review
- Effect of a point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) curriculum on emergency department soft tissue management.The ultrasound journal · 2022Article
- Application of contrast-enhanced ultrasound in the diagnosis of burn depth.Annals of translational medicine · 2021Article
- Sonographic Features of Abscess Maturation in a Porcine Model.Ultrasound in medicine & biology · 2021Article
- Diagnostics for Wound Infections.Advances in wound care · 2021Review
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Abstract
Skin and sott tissue infections, including abscesses and cellulitides, are common problems seen by physicians. The treatment of soft tissue infections varies depending on the depth of infection or the presence of a fluid collection requiring incision and drainage. Ultrasound is a valuable tool in the evaluation of skin and soft tissue infections, enhancing our ability to diagnose an abscess cavity or deeper infection and has been shown to be more reliable than clinical exam alone. The judicious use of ultrasound allows for more appropriate patient care and management of their underlying infection. It can prevent an unnecessary procedure or identify occult abscesses that may go on to develop a more severe infection requiring hospitalization. In this article,we discuss the utility of ultrasound as a diagnostic tool for skin and soft tissue infections, techniques to optimize scanning, and the potential drawbacks of its use.
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