KMID : 0614720070500010073
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Journal of Korean Medical Association 2007 Volume.50 No. 1 p.73 ~ p.79
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Ultrasonography of the Acute Abdomen
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Lim Jae-Hoon
Lee Soon-Jin
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Abstract
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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.
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KEYWORD
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Abdomen, US, Abdomen, Acute conditions, Ultrasound(US)
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