Improvement in the ultrasonic evaluation of the gall bladder by using the left lateral decubitus position.
The authors discuss the value of routinely using the left lateral decubitus position for ultrasound evaluation of the gall bladder. This technique often affords improved visualization, clarifies abnormalities suspected in the supine position, and in some cases demonstrates a gall bladder that cannot be seen in the supine position.
D005705:Gallbladder Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D011187:Posture; D014463:Ultrasonography