Radiology Key

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…

Fig. 1: Convex probe 2 – 6 MHz (a), linear probe 6 – 15 MHz (b), and high-resolution linear “hockey stick” to – 18 MHz – for special applications (c). In ultrasound we use…

Fig. 1: Echogenicity is a term used to describe the degree of contrast in shades of gray. Transparent fluids such as bile or a serous effusion are hypoechoic. Muscle tissue…

Fig. 1: Information provided by the typical B-mode image. On the monitor an ultrasound image yields various types of information. The picture detail (shaded light green here) is shaped like…