[Clinical importance of echographic screening of the entire abdomen].
Unsuspected abnormalities are occasionally detected during real-time examinations. To determine the frequency of such findings detected during the standard ultrasound examination of the entire abdomen, the records of 765 consecutive patients were reviewed. A significant number of occult abnormalities were detected: approximately one-fourth of all abnormalities were found in the abdominal survey. The influence of the abdominal survey on the clinical management and improved radiological consultation are discussed.
Putinati
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I Divisione di Medicina generale, Arcispedale S. Anna, USL 31, Ferrara.
Pazzi
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Trevisani
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Sartori
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S
Stabellini
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D000005:Abdomen / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D000328:Adult; D001649:Bile Duct Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D001652:Bile Ducts / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008099:Liver / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010179:Pancreas / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D010182:Pancreatic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014463:Ultrasonography
Importanza clinica dello screening ecografico dell'intero addome.