Fully master the basic principles and applications of abdominal ultrasound

Praise for this book:

This book appears to be a useful tool for different levels of users — not just physicians. The topics provide information on best approaches for beginners while the illustrations better define acquisition data and may be helpful to individuals with more experience. The book would be useful for students and technologists in all disciplines and specialties to help understand sonographic imaging. —Kathleen Drotar,Radiologic Technology, July/August, 2012

Designed to be kept close at hand during an actual ultrasound examination,Abdominal Ultrasound: Step by Step, Second Edition, provides the tools, techniques and training to increase your knowledge and confidence in interpreting ultrasound findings. Its clear, systematic approach shows you how to recognize all important ultrasound phenomena (especially misleading artifacts), locate and delineate the upper abdominal organs, explain suspicious findings, apply clinical correlations, and easily distinguish between normal and abnormal images.

This second edition includes the newSono Consultant, a systematic, two-part framework for helping the examiner evaluate specific ultrasound findings and make an informed differential diagnosis. In the first part,Ultrasound Findings, the examiner notes an abnormality at ultrasound, lists all findings, and suggests possible interpretations. In the second section,Clinical Presentation, the examiner starts off with a possible diagnosis (e.g. heart failure, splenomegaly) and then extracts the maximum possible information available on ultrasound to confirm, support, or differentiate the diagnosis.

Features:

• More than 670 ultrasound images and 240 drawings that enhance the text
• ۳-D diagrams that depict complex anatomical structures and spatial relationships
• Clear and concise learning units for easy mastery of material

Providing a logical, structured foundation for performing a successful ultrasound examination, this practice-oriented teaching guide is essential for all students and residents building their skills in ultrasonography.

About the Author

Private Practice, Braunschweig, Germany

Contents

۱. General
۲. Basic Physical and Technical Principles
۳. Blood Vessels: The Aorta and its Branches, the Vena Cava and its Tributaries
۴. Liver
۵. Porta Hepatis
۶. Gallbladder
۷. Pancreas
۸. Stomach, Duodenum, and Diaphragm
۹. Spleen
۱۰. Kidneys
۱۱. Adrenal Glands
۱۲. Bladder, Prostate, and Uterus
۱۳. The Systematic Ultrasound Examination
۱۴. The Sono Consultant