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Pediatr."],"abstract":"<jats:sec><jats:title>Objective<\/jats:title><jats:p>This study sought to analyze the value of point of care ultrasound (POCUS) in early diagnosis and monitoring of deep abscess in newborns.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>Retrospective analysis of the clinical data of two newborns admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of our hospital and diagnosed with deep abscess of the newborn. Combined with literature analysis, the value of POCUS in early diagnosis and monitoring of deep abscess of the newborn was evaluated.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>The two newborns reported in this article were all admitted to NICU due to\u201d \u201cfever\u201d. POCUS was used to assist in early diagnosis of \u201cliver abscess\u201d and \u201clung abscess\u201d. Subsequently, POCUS was used to monitor lesion changes and adjust treatment plans. 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