Practical Considerations in Abdominal Ultrasonic Scanning

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Abstract
THE use of ultrasound to diagnose intra-abdominal disease is rapidly expanding.1 2 3 4 Although much has been written and presented concerning interpretation of ultrasonic scans, little information is available on the technic of producing scans of diagnostic quality. Some practical hints, culled from a seven-year experience with over 10,000 scans at the Gentofte Hospital, Copenhagen, are presented to help those with little experience in this field to overcome some frustrating technical obstacles.Necessity for Diagnosis during Performance of ScanThe point that diagnosis must be made while the scan is being performed cannot be overstressed. If a diagnostic impression is based on . . .

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