Abdominal Ultrasound

How, Why and When

4th Edition - June 25, 2022
Editor: Nicola Davidson
Language: English
Hardback ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 8 2 4 3 - 6
eBook ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 8 2 4 4 - 3

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Abdominal Ultrasound has become the core text in the UK for trainee sonographers learning to scan the abdominal area. Now fully updated to reflect the latest evidence and technology, the fourth edition provides a solid foundation to abdominal ultrasound for practitioners of all levels.

This highly illustrated book covers everything from basic principles through to discussion of complex features and ultrasound findings for a large range of conditions. It includes basic related anatomy, technique and ultrasound appearances together with the most common pathologies.

This edition has been written and edited by a collaborative team of influential sonographers, consultant sonographers and consultant radiologists, and continues to provide clear explanations along with excellent use of images that make learning easy for all those who use ultrasound as part of their healthcare role.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Contributors
Preface
1: Optimizing the Diagnostic Information
Introduction
Technique
Image Optimization
The Use of Doppler
Getting the best out of doPPLER
Additional Imaging Technologies
Choosing a Machine
Recording of images
Safety of diagnostic ultrasound
Biological Effects of Ultrasound
Safety Indices (Thermal and Mechanical Indices)
Other Hazards
The safe practice of ultrasound
Medicolegal Issues
Departmental Guidelines/SCHEMES of Work
Quality assurance
References
2: Ultrasound of the Liver
Introduction
General pointers on upper abdominal technique
The Liver
Pathology of the Liver and Portal Venous System
Benign Focal Liver Lesions
Malignant Focal Liver Lesions
Diffuse Liver Conditions
Liver Transplants
References
Extraneous References
Appendix 2.1: LS through the right lobe of the liver
Appendix 2.2: LS through the inferior vena cava
Appendix 2.3: LS through the midline, level of the aorta
Appendix 2.4: Longitudinal, oblique section along the CBD
Appendix 2.5: Transverse oblique section through the hepatic venous confluence
Appendix 2.6: TS through the level of the porta hepatis
Appendix 2.7: TS at the level of the pancreas
3: Ultrasound of the Gallbladder and Biliary Tree
The Gallbladder and Biliary Tree
Gallbladder Pathologic Conditions
Hyperplastic Conditions of the Gallbladder Wall
Inflammatory Gallbladder Disease
Biliary Tree Dilatation
Other Biliary Diseases
Malignant Biliary Disease
References
4: Ultrasound of the Pancreas
The Normal Pancreas
Endoscopic Ultrasound
Pancreatitis
Malignant Pancreatic Disease
Benign focal pancreatic lesions
Trauma of the Pancreas
Pancreatic Transplantation
References
5: Ultrasound of the Spleen and Lymphatic System
The spleen – normal appearances and technique
Malignant Splenic Disease
Benign Splenic Conditions
Vascular Abnormalities of the Spleen
References
6: Ultrasound of the Renal Tract
The Normal Renal Tract
Assessment of Renal Function
Renal Anatomical Variants
Renal Cysts and Cystic Disease
Benign focal renal tumoRS
Malignant Renal Tract Masses
Pelvicalyceal System Dilatation and Obstructive Uropathy
Further management of renal obstruction
Renal Tract Calcificaton/Renal Tract Stones
Renal Tract Inflammation and Infection
Diffuse Renal Disease and Renal Failure
Renal vascular pathologic conditions
Renal trauma
Renal Transplants
References
7: Ultrasound of the Testes and Male Pelvis
The Penis and Scrotum
The Scrotum
The Penis
The Prostate
References
8: Ultrasound of the Retroperitoneum and Gastrointestinal Tract
Normal anatomy
The Abdominal Aorta
The Inferior Vena Cava
The Adrenal Glands
Gastrointestinal (GI) Tract
Pathology
Abdominal Wall Hernia
References
9: Ultrasound of the Pediatric Abdomen
Introduction
General Pediatric Ultrasound Hints and Tips
Liver and Hepatobiliary Pathologic Conditions
Focal Liver Lesions
Spleen
Pancreas
Urinary Tract
Congenital Anomalies
Renal Cystic Disease
Malignant Renal Tumors
Renal Tract Dilatation
Gastrointestinal Tract
Acquired Disorders
References
10: Ultrasound of the Acute Abdomen
Introduction
Trauma
Gastrointestinal Tract
Hepatobiliary Emergencies
The Acute Pancreas (see also Chapter 4)
Renal Tract Emergencies (see also Chapter 6)
Other Retroperitoneal Emergencies (see also Chapter 8)
References
11: Interventional Techniques
Introduction
Ultrasound-guided Biopsy
Methods of Ultrasound Guidance
Equipment and Needles
Specific Organ Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy Procedures
Renal Transplant Biopsy
Complications of Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy
Ultrasound-Guided Drainage
Pleural Drainage and Aspiration
Abscess Drainage
Nephrostomy
Cyst Drainage
Ultrasound-guided Vascular Access
Tumor Ablation
References
Recommended Further Reading
Index