Ultrasound of the Abdomen

Student Coach for Ultrasound Investigation of
the Abdomen

The extensive use of ultrasonography is well established in medicine and is expected
to be developed to a much greater extent in the future. This economical and
vivid method, entirely devoid of radiation exposure, is used in several
specialties such as surgery, internal medicine or emergency medicine. The
earlier one starts to deal with ultrasonography, the more easily one will be
able to fall back on one’s knowledge during medical school and during one’s
training as a radiologist.

This book is concerned with the basic principles of the investigation technique
and the normal anatomy of the abdomen when performing ultrasonography. It is
divided into a technical section focused on practical application, with
explanations of images and setting options, and a section on “sonoanatomy” with
the 10 standard sections of the abdomen. This division helps the reader to
orient himself/herself to the book. Comprehensible and concise explanations,
and more than 128 pictures of high quality – produced with a device of the
newest generation – simplify the initial steps of using the ultrasound device.
With this book and your knowledge of anatomy and clinical practice, you will be
able to make full use

of the technology of ultrasound within a very short period.

Enjoy reading, learning, and using ultrasound.