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CHEST ULTRASOUND

2020-01-21 19:01:14
Is there no use of chest ultrasound in modern day world because doctors write only chest X-ray or Chest CT scan.But I haven't seen any doctor ordering chest ultrasound. Why is it so ? Why is it not done ? If it is done then what are its advantages over Chest X ray.
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Answered2020-01-22 00:49:06

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