Open AccessSonography of the anterior abdominal wall
Author(s) -
Engel Jm,
EE Deitch
Publication year - 1981
Publication title -
american journal of roentgenology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.294
H-Index - 196
eISSN - 1546-3141
pISSN - 0361-803X
DOI - 10.2214/ajr.137.1.73
Subject(s) - medicine , abdominal wall , radiology , anatomy
The improved penetrating power of high frequency, high resolution transducers has made possible routine examination of the anterior abdominal wall. Over 2 years, 79 abdominal wall examinations were performed and the results compared with anatomic findings at surgery. The abdominal wall may be divided into three sonographically distinct regions: the midline, the paramedian, and the inguinal regions. Normal structures can be seen in relation to constant landmarks, and disruption of normal architecture identified.