J Korean Med Assoc.  2007 Jan;50(1):73-79. 10.5124/jkma.2007.50.1.73.

Ultrasonography of the Acute Abdomen

• Lim JH
• Lee SJ

• KMID: 2184797
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5124/jkma.2007.50.1.73

Abstract

The initial radiologic evaluation of a patient with acute abdominal symptoms begins with plain abdominal radiographs. Plain abdominal radiographs are helpful for the diagnosis of intestinal obstruction and pneumoperitoneum. However, cross-sectional imaging modalities, such as ultrasonography or computed tomography, are necessary for specific diagnosis of acute abdomen. Ultrasonography is a non-invasive and comfortable tool for patients visiting emergency room. This article describes the ultrasonographic findings of most common diseases presenting with acute abdominal symptoms.

Keyword

Abdomen, US; Abdomen, Acute conditions; Ultrasound(US)

MeSH Terms

Abdomen, Acute*
Diagnosis
Emergency Service, Hospital
Humans
Intestinal Obstruction
Pneumoperitoneum
Ultrasonography*