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Role of Ultrasound Elastography in Pleural Effusion

Launched by ASSIUT UNIVERSITY · Dec 6, 2022

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Current as of January 14, 2025

Not yet recruiting

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ClinConnect Summary

Pleural fluid is an extremely common problem however the diagnosis of pleural effusion remain challenging due its diverse aetiologies .transthoracic ultrasound is often the initial tool to help diagnosis of pleural effusion.

Ultrasound elastography is a novel ultrasound technology that can differentiate malignant disease from benign disease by quantitatively assses tissue stifness by measuring the degree of distortion under application of an external force (shear wave ) However, very limited studies are available evaluating the efficacy of this novel technique in diagnosis of malignant ple...

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Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • • .patients with pleural effusion above18 year
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • • patients who refuse to undergone further investigations to reach final diagnosis of cause of pleural effusion
  • • .patients with intercostal tube inserted in the effusion before enrollment in the study.

Trial Officials

doaa mohamed magdy, associate prof

Study Director

assuit university hospital

sahar refaat mahmoud, lecturer

Study Director

assuit university hospital

About Assiut University

Assiut University, a prominent academic institution located in Egypt, is dedicated to advancing medical research and clinical trials that enhance healthcare outcomes. With a strong emphasis on innovation and collaboration, the university engages in a wide array of clinical studies across various disciplines, aiming to contribute valuable insights into disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Assiut University's commitment to ethical research practices and rigorous scientific methodology ensures the integrity and reliability of its clinical trials, ultimately benefiting both the local community and the global medical landscape.

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