Full Description
Practical guidance and expert insights into ultrasound scanning for the abdomen and male pelvis
Ultrasound Scanning Guide for the Abdomen and Male Pelvis delivers a structured foundation in scanning techniques for abdominal and male pelvic ultrasound. It introduces key concepts such as scanning windows and transducer placement, then builds towards practical application in clinical settings.
With over two decades of experience in teaching hospitals, outpatient clinics, and educational environments, the authors offer:
Scanning techniques and tips for identifying anatomical windows and internal structures
Tables detailing scan planes, transducer manipulation technique, and corresponding ultrasound images
Examples of ultrasound images and orientation diagrams throughout each chapter
This essential guide supports sonographers, sonography students, physicians, residents, medical students, nurses, and other healthcare professionals in mastering abdominal and male pelvic ultra-sound scanning.
Contents
Preface x
Acknowledgments xi
List of Abbreviations xii
1 Introduction 1
1.1 Common Terminology Used in This Guidebook 1
1.2 Abbreviations Used in This Guidebook 2
1.3 Probe Orientation and Image Display Markers 2
1.4 Scan Plane Directions 3
1.5 The Relationship Between the Sagittal and Transverse Scanning Planes 4
1.6 Annotations or Image Labeling 6
1.7 Transducer Manipulation Techniques 7
1.8 Transducer Placement on the Patient's Skin and Corresponding Orientation in the FOV 15
1.9 Clockface Symbols 17
1.10 Guidebook Chapters 20
1.11 Transducers and Transducer Frequency 23
1.12 Image Optimization 23
1.13 Ergonomics 23
1.14 Patient Preparation and Care 23
1.15 Using This Guidebook 24
2 Renal Ultrasound 25 Introduction 25
2.1 Window Diagrams: Common Windows Used for Renal Ultrasound 26
2.2 Scanning Table for the Right Kidney 27
2.3 Additional Scanning Tips for the Right Kidney 32
2.4 Right Kidney Images 33
2.5 Scanning Table for the Left Kidney 36
2.6 Additional Scanning Tips for the Left Kidney 40
2.7 Left Kidney Images 41
3 Liver Ultrasound 44
3.1 Window Diagrams: Common Windows Used for Liver Ultrasound 45
3.2 Scanning Table for the Left Lobe of the Liver 46
3.3 Additional Scanning Tips for the Left Lobe of the Liver 50
3.4 Left Lobe of the Liver Images 51
3.5 Scanning Table for the Right Lobe of the Liver 53
3.6 Additional Scanning Tips for the Right Lobe of the Liver 60
3.7 Right Lobe of the Liver Images 61
4 Biliary System 67
4.1 Gallbladder 67
4.2 Biliary Ducts 78
5 Abdominal Aorta and Common Iliac Arteries 88
5.1 Window Diagrams: Common Windows Used to Scan the Abdominal Aorta and Common Iliac Arteries 89
5.2 Scanning Table for the Abdominal Aorta 90
5.3 Additional Scanning Tips for the Abdominal Aorta 93
5.4 Abdominal Aorta Images 95
5.5 Scanning Table for the Common Iliac Arteries 100
5.6 Additional Scanning Tips for the Common Iliac Arteries 103
5.7 Common Iliac Arteries Image 103
6 Inferior Vena Cava and Common Iliac Veins 104
6.1 Window Diagrams: Common Windows Used to Scan the Inferior Vena Cava and Common Iliac Veins 104
6.2 Scanning Table for the Inferior Vena Cava 105
6.3 Additional Scanning Tips for the Inferior Vena Cava 108
6.4 Inferior Vena Cava Images 108
6.5 Scanning Table for the Common Iliac Veins 112
6.6 Additional Scanning Tips for the Common Iliac Veins 115
6.7 Common Iliac Veins Images 115
7 Pancreas Ultrasound 117
7.1 Window Diagrams: Common Windows Used to Scan the Pancreas 118
7.2 Scanning Table for the Pancreas 119
7.3 Additional Scanning Tips for the Pancreas 121
7.4 Pancreas Images 122
8 Spleen Ultrasound 126
8.1 Window Diagrams: Common Windows Used to Scan the Spleen 126
8.2 Scanning Table for the Spleen 128
8.3 Additional Scanning Tips for the Spleen 130
8.4 Spleen Images 131
9 Gastrointestinal Tract Ultrasound 135
9.1 Window Diagrams: Common Windows Used to Scan the Gastrointestinal Tract 135
9.2 Scanning Table for the Initial Exploratory Sweeps of the Bowel 137
9.3 Additional Scanning Tips for the Initial Exploratory Bowel Sweeps 137
9.4 Scanning Table for the Ascending Colon 139
9.5 Additional Scanning Tips for the Ascending Colon 139
9.6 Ascending Colon Images 140
9.7 Scanning Table for the Terminal Ileum 141
9.8 Additional Scanning Techniques for the Terminal Ileum 142
9.9 Scanning Table for the Appendix 142
9.10 Additional Scanning Tips for the Appendix 143
9.11 Scanning Table for the Transverse Colon 144
9.12 Additional Scanning Tips for the Transverse Colon 146
9.13 Transverse Colon Images 147
9.14 Scanning Table for the Descending Colon 148
9.15 Additional Scanning Tips for the Descending Colon 148
9.16 Descending Colon Images 149
9.17 Scanning Table for the Sigmoid Colon 150
9.18 Sigmoid Colon Images 151
9.19 Scanning Table for the Stomach 152
9.20 Additional Scanning Tips for the Mid and Distal Stomach 152
9.21 Stomach Images 153
10 Male Pelvis Ultrasound 155
10.1 Window Diagrams: Common Windows Used to Scan the Male Pelvis 155
10.2 Scanning Table for the Bladder 156
10.3 Additional Scanning Tips for the Bladder 157
10.4 Bladder Images 157
10.5 Scanning Table for the Prostate 160
10.6 Additional Scanning Tips for the Prostate 160
10.7 Prostate Images 161
10.8 Scanning Table for the Seminal Vesicles 164
10.9 Additional Scanning Tips for the Seminal Vesicles 164
10.10 Seminal Vesicles Image 165
11 Peritoneum and Retroperitoneum 166
11.1 Windows Diagram: Windows to Scan the Peritoneum and Retroperitoneum 166
11.2 Scanning Table for the Peritoneum and Retroperitoneum Exploratory Sweeps 168
11.3 Additional Scanning Tips for the Peritoneum and Retroperitoneum 170
11.4 Examples of Images of the Peritoneum and Retroperitoneum 171
Index 175
