Summary of Key Points Ultrasound has a role in peritoneal imaging. Success is dependent on operator awareness and thorough technique. Inclusion of transvaginal scan in women will greatly improve accuracy. Ultrasound is excellent for detecting and characterizing peritoneal fluid. Ultrasound…
Summary of Key Points Renal ultrasound is the screening modality of choice for the initial evaluation of renal insufficiency. Relevant imaging markers include parenchymal echogenicity, renal length, and collecting system dilatation. The primary role for ultrasound in the evaluation of…
Summary of Key Points High-resolution ultrasound allows for excellent depiction of the bowel, including the normal multilayered appearance of the bowel wall and many pathologic features. Ultrasound is a safe, objective, and accurate method for measuring the severity of inflammatory…
Summary of Key Points Ultrasound should be the first imaging modality used in the evaluation of the patients with potential disease of the biliary tree. Awareness of various scanning techniques and use of harmonic and compound imaging improve visualization of…
Summary of Key Points The liver is an ideal organ for sonographic evaluation based on its large size, homogeneous parenchyma, and location high in the abdomen with access provided from both a subcostal and an intercostal approach. Standard ultrasound with…