Pancreatic ultrasound: An update of measurements, reference values, and variations of the pancreas

Autor: Jennifer Meier, Claudia Lucius, Kathleen Möller, Christian Jenssen, Constantinos Zervides, Anna Maria Gschmack, Yi Dong, David Srivastava, Christoph F. Dietrich
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Ultrasound International Open, Vol 10, Iss (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2509-596X
2199-7152
2389-9085
23899085
38538377
DOI: 10.1055/a-2389-9085
Popis: Reliable and reproducible measurement methods have been established, and reference values are used in almost all scientific disciplines. Knowledge of reference values is crucial to distinguish physiological from pathological processes and, therefore, subsequently, for the clinical management of patients. Image storage and documentation of measurements and normal findings should be part of quality assurance in imaging. This paper aims to review the published literature and provide current knowledge of sonographic measurements and reference values of the pancreas. Moreover, the role of clinical influencing factors such as age, gender, constitution, and ethnicity is also analyzed.
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