Radiology Key

Fig. 1: Position of the probe, subxiphoid and transverse – pancreas. From its longitudinal position the probe is rotated 90° in counterclockwise direction with the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) in the center…

Fig. 1: Position of the probe – lengthwise along the gallbladder. Starting from the right flank, the probe is moved lengthwise along the costal arch towards the medial aspect. Viewing the margin of…

Fig. 1: Holding the probe for a longitudinal section: the red line highlights the marker. When obtaining a standardized longitudinal section, the marker on the probe (red line) always points…

Fig. 1: Position of the probe, intercostal, left flank – spleen and left kidney. The probe is placed along the left flank, in the intercostal space, at the level of…

Fig. 1: Position of the probe, subcostal oblique – CPC. This section is known as the shoulder-navel section because of the orientation of the probe, or the CPC section (common…

Fig. 1: Direction of probe motion to locate the aortic bifurcation. From its position for the pancreas the probe is moved in parallel fashion in caudal direction. At the umbilical level…

Fig. 1: Position of the probe, subcostal – hepatic veins. After viewing the portal vein bifurcation one sees the hepatic veins on the lower margin of the image. In terms of…

Fig. 1: Position of the probe – portal vein bifurcation. The following structures should be viewed: Portal vein bifurcation Portal vein branches After entering the liver the portal vein is divided in…

Fig. 1: Wiping technique or “elevator technique”. Once one has learned to obtain a standard section, the technique can be used to scan or “fan out” the entire organ from the…

Fig. 1: Holding the probe correctly. The probe should be grasped close to the patient. This will enable the investigator to keep it stable and obtain a calm image. It also…