Ultrasonography of the Acute Abdomen.
10.5124/jkma.2007.50.1.73
- Author:
Jae Hoon LIM
1
;
Soon Jin LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Radiology, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Korea. jhlim@smc.samsung.co.kr, sjlee@smc.samsung.co.kr.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Abdomen, US;
Abdomen, Acute conditions;
Ultrasound(US)
- MeSH:
Abdomen, Acute*;
Diagnosis;
Emergency Service, Hospital;
Humans;
Intestinal Obstruction;
Pneumoperitoneum;
Ultrasonography*
- From:Journal of the Korean Medical Association
2007;50(1):73-79
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The initial radiologic evaluation of a patient with acute abdominal symptoms begins with plain abdominal radiographs. Plain abdominal radiographs are helpful for the diagnosis of intestinal obstruction and pneumoperitoneum. However, cross-sectional imaging modalities, such as ultrasonography or computed tomography, are necessary for specific diagnosis of acute abdomen. Ultrasonography is a non-invasive and comfortable tool for patients visiting emergency room. This article describes the ultrasonographic findings of most common diseases presenting with acute abdominal symptoms.
