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Improvement in the ultrasonic evaluation of the gall bladder by using the left lateral decubitus position

✍ Scribed by Stanley C. Foster; Stephen M. McLaughlin

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons
Year: 1977
Tongue: English
Weight: 328 KB
Volume: 5
Category: Article
ISSN: 0091-2751
DOI: 10.1002/jcu.1870050408

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✦ Synopsis

Abstract

The authors discuss the value of routinely using the left lateral decubitus position for ultrasound evaluation of th gall bladder. This technique often affords improved visualizaiton, clarifies abnormalities suspected in the supine position, and in some cases demonstrates a gall bladder that cannot be seen in the supine position.

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