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Comparison between chest computed tomography and lung ultrasound detection of features in patients with necrotizing pneumonia (48 pairs of exams in 41 patients).
| Radiological Sign | Ultrasound (%) | CT (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Heterogeneous consolidations | 95.8 | 93.7 |
| Atelectasis | 68.7 | 87.5 |
| Cystic cavities | 35.4 | 79.1 |
| Septated pleural effusions | 62.5 | 20.4 |
| Non-septated pleural effusions | 33.3 | 79.1 |
| Hydropneumothorax | 12.5 | 20.4 |
| Drains | 11.1 | 22.9 |
| Bronchopleural fistulae | 0 | 14.6 |
