Abdominal ultrasound
The basic principles of the abdominal ultrasound examination.
Table of contents
- Indication / Technique
- Normal Anatomy Liver & Gallbladder
- Normal Anatomy Urinary tract
- Normal Anatomy Spleen & Pancreas
- Normal Anatomy Aorta
- Normal Anatomy Intestines
- Checklist
- Pathology Liver & Gallbladder
- Pathology Urinary tract
- Pathology Spleen & Pancreas
- Pathology Aorta
- Pathology Intestines & Trauma
Pathology - Aorta
Ultrasound is an effective and convenient way to confirm or exclude an abdominal aortic aneurysm (fig. 45).
Dimensions of the abdominal aorta:
- Normal < 2.5 cm
- Dilatation > 2.5 cm
- Aneurysm > 3 cm
In the event of abdominal aortic aneurysm, a CTA examination may be performed for additional evaluation.
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Literature: sources and author
Text
drs. A. van der Plas (MSK radiologist Maastricht UMC+)
drs. M.P.M. Kop (abdominal radiologist Amsterdam UMC)
Illustrations
drs. A. van der Plas (MSK radiologist Maastricht UMC+)
Sources:
- B. Block. Abdominal Ultrasound: Step by Step (2004).
- W.D. Middleton et al. The Requisites – Ultrasound (2004).
30/07/2016
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