The abdominal x-ray, often referred to as a flat plate of the abdomen or KUB, provides an overall view of the lower abdomen that shows the position of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder. The ureters are not normally visible on the KUB unless abnormal, as when calculi are present. The test is a simple x-ray film with the patient in a supine position. It requires no physical preparation of the patient. Renal enlargement, renal displacement, congenital anomalies, and renal or ureteral calculi are just a few of the abnormalities that may be seen as a result of this test. In addition to abnormalities of the urinary tract, the KUB may be used to assess for the presence of ascites and for gas within the intestines, which may occur with intestinal obstruction.
Friday, August 28, 2009
Abdominal X-ray
The abdominal x-ray, often referred to as a flat plate of the abdomen or KUB, provides an overall view of the lower abdomen that shows the position of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder. The ureters are not normally visible on the KUB unless abnormal, as when calculi are present. The test is a simple x-ray film with the patient in a supine position. It requires no physical preparation of the patient. Renal enlargement, renal displacement, congenital anomalies, and renal or ureteral calculi are just a few of the abnormalities that may be seen as a result of this test. In addition to abnormalities of the urinary tract, the KUB may be used to assess for the presence of ascites and for gas within the intestines, which may occur with intestinal obstruction.
Abdominal Sonogram
Ultrasonography is a noninvasive method of diagnostic testing in which ultrasound
waves are sent into the body with a small transducer pressed against the skin. The
transducer then receives any returning sound waves, which are deflected back as
they bounce off various structures. The transducer converts the returning sound
waves into electric signals that are then transformed by a computer into a visual display
on a monitor.
In this particular type of ultrasonography, the areas evaluated include those
studied in the liver and pancreatobiliary system sonogram (gallbladder, biliary system,
liver, and pancreas) along with the spleen, kidneys, and aorta.
waves are sent into the body with a small transducer pressed against the skin. The
transducer then receives any returning sound waves, which are deflected back as
they bounce off various structures. The transducer converts the returning sound
waves into electric signals that are then transformed by a computer into a visual display
on a monitor.
In this particular type of ultrasonography, the areas evaluated include those
studied in the liver and pancreatobiliary system sonogram (gallbladder, biliary system,
liver, and pancreas) along with the spleen, kidneys, and aorta.
Abdominal Sonogram
Ultrasonography is a noninvasive method of diagnostic testing in which ultrasound
waves are sent into the body with a small transducer pressed against the skin. The
transducer then receives any returning sound waves, which are deflected back as
they bounce off various structures. The transducer converts the returning sound
waves into electric signals that are then transformed by a computer into a visual display
on a monitor.
In this particular type of ultrasonography, the areas evaluated include those
studied in the liver and pancreatobiliary system sonogram (gallbladder, biliary system,
liver, and pancreas) along with the spleen, kidneys, and aorta.
waves are sent into the body with a small transducer pressed against the skin. The
transducer then receives any returning sound waves, which are deflected back as
they bounce off various structures. The transducer converts the returning sound
waves into electric signals that are then transformed by a computer into a visual display
on a monitor.
In this particular type of ultrasonography, the areas evaluated include those
studied in the liver and pancreatobiliary system sonogram (gallbladder, biliary system,
liver, and pancreas) along with the spleen, kidneys, and aorta.
Abdominal Aorta Sonogram
Ultrasonography is a noninvasive method of diagnostic testing in which ultrasound
waves are sent into the body with a small transducer pressed against the skin. The
transducer then receives any returning sound waves, which are deflected back as
they bounce off various structures. The transducer converts the returning sound
waves into electric signals that are then transformed by a computer into a visual display
on a monitor.
In this particular type of ultrasonography, the transducer is passed over the area
from the xiphoid process to the umbilicus. The purpose is to detect and measure a
suspected abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). It can also be used to monitor a known
AAA for increase in size. The lumen of the abdominal aorta is normally less than
4 cm in diameter. It is considered to be aneurysmal if it is greater than 4 cm and
at high risk of rupture if it is greater than 7 cm. This test can also be used as a follow-
up evaluation after surgery for repair of an aneurysm.
waves are sent into the body with a small transducer pressed against the skin. The
transducer then receives any returning sound waves, which are deflected back as
they bounce off various structures. The transducer converts the returning sound
waves into electric signals that are then transformed by a computer into a visual display
on a monitor.
In this particular type of ultrasonography, the transducer is passed over the area
from the xiphoid process to the umbilicus. The purpose is to detect and measure a
suspected abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). It can also be used to monitor a known
AAA for increase in size. The lumen of the abdominal aorta is normally less than
4 cm in diameter. It is considered to be aneurysmal if it is greater than 4 cm and
at high risk of rupture if it is greater than 7 cm. This test can also be used as a follow-
up evaluation after surgery for repair of an aneurysm.
