Role of Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in the Diagnosis and Management of Unilateral Internal Jugular Vein Phlebectasia: A Novel POCUS Case Report.
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Authors: Danielle Holmes, Hosptial for Sick Children Toronto ON Canada Ruaa Bakhsh, sickkids hospital
This captivating case report serves as a crucial testament to the potential of Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in diagnosing similar cases. It underscores the transformative impact of POCUS in the realm of pediatrics, improving the diagnostic process, enhancing patient care, and guiding management from the very outset of examination. The insights gleaned from this case are anticipated to provide valuable guidance for healthcare providers faced with the challenge of diagnosing rare conditions such as internal jugular phlebectasia in pediatric patients. The central message of this report is a resounding endorsement for healthcare practitioners to regard POCUS as an indispensable diagnostic tool, encouraging its utilization without hesitation, as it has proven invaluable in the challenging task of diagnosing rare and complex conditions, embodying the adage, "when in doubt, put a probe on it."