Research Notes on Abdominal Ultrasound
An abdominal ultrasound is a diagnostic tool used to see organs and structures within the abdomen. This procedure is used to help diagnose many things such as cysts, tumors, abscesses and obstructions. It can also detect stones in the gallbladder and kidneys. Abdominal ultrasound can also be used to help in placement of a needle during a biopsy of abdominal tissue.1
Fast Facts:
- Noninvasive procedure.1
- Can be used to detect an aortic aneurysm.1
- Does not use radiation.1
5 Great Resources on Abdominal Ultrasound
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Abdominal Ultrasound
- Krames Online (via Wishard): When Your Child Needs An Abdominal Ultrasound
- UT Southwestern Medical Center: Abdominal Ultrasound
- University of Washington Radiology: Abdominal Ultrasound - Clinical
- Gale Encyclopedia (via HealthAtoZ): Abdominal Ultrasound
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What is Abdominal Ultrasound
- Newton-Wellesley Hospital: Abdominal Ultrasound - What Is An Abdominal Ultrasound?
- Medicine Online: Abdominal Ultrasound - Overview & Description
- California Pacific Medical Center: What Is An Abdominal Ultrasound?
Uses for Abdominal Ultrasound
- Mayo Clinic: Abdominal Ultrasound -Why It's Done
- Healthwise (via WebMD): Abdominal Ultrasound - Why It Is Done
- Discovery Health: Abdominal Ultrasound - Who Is A Candidate For The Test?
Risks and Complications of Abdominal Ultrasound
- Radiological Society of North America (RSNA): Abdominal Ultrasound - What Are The Benefits vs. Risks?
- Harvard Medical School: Abdominal Ultrasound - What Risks Are There From The Test?
- Healthwise (via WebMD): Abdominal Ultrasound - Risks
Wisdom, Blogs and Message Boards on Abdominal Ultrasound
- MedHelp: Accuracy of Abdominal Ultrasound
- LifeNut: My Darling Pancreas
- YouTube: Ultrasound Use In The Diagnosis Of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Abdominal Ultrasound
- PubMed Central: Articles About Abdominal Ultrasound
- JAMA: Abdominal Ultrasound Articles
- Google Scholar: Articles on Abdominal Ultrasound
Clinical Trials on Abdominal Ultrasound
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Abdominal Ultrasound Clinical Trials
- Center Watch: Clinical Trials on Abdominal Ultrasound
Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 UT Southwestern Medical Center: Abdominal Ultrasound
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