Renal Artery Disease
Key Point ▪ With careful technique and adherence to a comprehensive duplex protocol, ultrasound assessment of the renal arteries is feasible. ▪ Patient preparation is important. ▪ Knowledge of anatomic variants…
Venous Disease of the Lower Extremity
Key Points ▪ Knowledge of normal and variant anatomy of the lower extremity venous vasculature is critical. ▪ A standardized and comprehensive duplex examination protocol is critical. ▪ Knowledge of…
Venous Disease of the Upper Extremity
Key Points ▪ Knowledge of normal and variant anatomy of the upper extremity venous vasculature is critical. ▪ A standardized and comprehensive duplex examination protocol is critical. ▪ Knowledge of…
Upper Extremity Arterial Disease
Key Points ▪ Knowledge of normal and variant anatomy of the upper extremity arterial vasculature is critical. ▪ A standardized and comprehensive duplex examination protocol is critical. ▪ Knowledge of…
The Abdominal Aorta
Key Points ▪ The abdominal aorta is principally subject to aneurysmal disease in its infrarenal portion, to occlusive disease in its distal portion, and to dissection extending from thoracic aortic…
Arteriovenous Fistulas
Key Points ▪ An arteriovenous fistula typically lies closer to the skin surface than the native vessel and is therefore more likely to be easily compressed by the probe during…
Technical Issues in Vascular Ultrasound
Key Points ▪ Maximizing and easing optimal image acquisition is achieved by: ▪ Integration of knowledge of anatomy, disease, machine factors, and scanning technique ▪ Effort and persistence Basic Guidelines…
Neonatal Gastrointestinal Radiology
Chapter Outline Rotational Anomalies Embryology Clinical Findings Radiologic Findings Gastroschisis General Considerations Clinical Findings Treatment Radiologic Findings Omphalocele Clinical Findings Radiologic Findings Diaphragmatic Hernia Foramen of Bochdalek Hernia Foramen of…
Benign and Malignant Lesions of the Spleen
Chapter Outline Splenunculi, Splenic Ectopia, and Splenosis Radiologic Findings Differential Diagnosis Hemangioma Epidemiology and Pathogenesis Clinical Findings Pathology Radiologic Findings Hamartoma Epidemiology and Pathogenesis Clinical Findings Pathology Radiologic Findings Lymphangioma…
The Acute Abdomen
Chapter Outline Technical Considerations Appendicitis Diverticulitis Bowel Obstruction Acute Cholecystitis Choledocholithiasis Peptic Ulcer Disease Pancreatitis Perforation Intestinal Ischemia Abdominal Sepsis Epiploic Appendagitis Omental Torsion and Infarction Mesenteric Adenitis Infectious Enterocolitides…
