Focused assessment with sonography for HIV-associated tuberculosis (FASH): A short protocol and a pictorial review

被引：85

作者：

Tom Heller

Claudia Wallrauch

Sam Goblirsch

Enrico Brunetti

机构：

[1] Department of Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Klinikum Muenchen-Perlach, Munich 81737

[2] Department of Infectious Diseases, San Matteo Hospital Foundation, University of Pavia, Pavia 27100

来源：

Critical Ultrasound Journal | / 4卷 / 1期

关键词：

Co-infection; Focused assessment; HIV; Resource-limited setting; TB; Ultrasound;

D O I：

10.1186/2036-7902-4-21

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摘要：

Background: Ultrasound can rapidly identify abnormal signs, which in high prevalence settings, are highly suggestive of extra-pulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB). Unfortunately experienced sonographers are often scarce in these settings. Methods: A protocol for focused assessment with sonography for HIV-associated tuberculosis (FASH) which can be used by physicians who are relatively inexperienced in ultrasound was developed. Results: The technique as well as normal and pathological findings are described and the diagnostic and possible therapeutic reasoning explained. The protocol is intended for settings where the prevalence of HIV/TB co-infected patients is high. Conclusion: FASH is suitable for more rapid identification of EPTB even at the peripheral hospital level where other imaging modalities are scarce and most of the HIV and TB care will be delivered in the future. © 2012 Heller et al.; licensee Springer.

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