Why the study?
Does ultrasonography provide advantages over traditional fluoroscopy in evaluating diaphragmatic motion?
Comparison
Ultrasonography vs Traditional fluoroscopy
Design
Other
Authors
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Supports ultrasonography for radiation-free diaphragmatic assessment in select settings; leaves open need for prospective validation.
Does ultrasonography provide advantages over traditional fluoroscopy in evaluating diaphragmatic motion?
Ultrasonography is a practical and advantageous alternative to fluoroscopy for assessing diaphragmatic motion, avoiding ionizing radiation.
Gerscovich et al. (2001) studied this question.
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