Ultrasonography of acute retroperitoneum

Autor: Hung-Hsien Liu, Yenpo Lin, Gigin Lin, Li-Jen Wang, Yung-Liang Wan
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Ultrasonography, Vol 43, Iss 4, Pp 179-192 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2288-5919
2288-5943
DOI: 10.14366/usg.23232
Popis: The retroperitoneum is an important space in the human body that is often implicated in a range Epub ahead of print of acute medical conditions, some of which can be life-threatening. Ultrasonography may serve as a pivotal first-line imaging technique when assessing patients with suspected retroperitoneal abnormalities. Effective ultrasonography of the retroperitoneum requires a comprehensive grasp of its anatomy, adjacent structures, and potential pathologies. Being well-acquainted with the imaging characteristics of acute conditions can meaningfully assist in an accurate diagnosis and guide subsequent management. This review article summarizes and illustrates the acute conditions involving the retroperitoneum through the lens of ultrasound imaging.
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