title: Ultrasonic anatomical study of the lesser omental sac: a pictorial essay.
abstract: The peritoneal and visceral limits of the lesser omental sac have been studied by ultrasound in ten patients with gross ascites. Ascitic fluid provides necessary contrast and ultrasound examination gives valuable anatomic information. A few pathologic examples are also studied.
mesh_terms: D001201:Ascites / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D010529:Peritoneal Cavity / Q000473:pathology*; D010532:Peritoneal Diseases / Q000473:pathology; D014463:Ultrasonography