Offers several clinical facts on abdominal ultrasound and a review of diagnostic ultrasonography exams of the abdomen and superficial structures. Divided into three parts, this book covers introductory material, organs and trends in abdominal sonography.

Abdominal ultrasound is a major part of the practice of sonography. This well-written new book offers concise, clinical facts on abdominal ultrasound and a review of diagnostic ultrasonography exams of the abdomen and superficial structures. Tips on how to obtain and interpret images with American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) guidelines and self-assessment sections highlight this full colour, clinically-focused text. Divided into three parts, it covers introductory material, organs and emerging trends in abdominal sonography.

Part I: Introduction. Introduction to Abdominal Sonography. Other Imaging Modalities. Color Doppler. Vascular Sonography. Part II: Organs. Liver. Gallbladder. Pancreas. Kidneys. Spleen. Non-Routine Studies. Thyroid. Breast. Scrotum. Prostate. Part III: Emerging Trends. Abdominal Applications of Ultrasound Contrast Agents. Applications of Intraoperative Sonography.