title: Abdominal ultrasound. An overview for general practitioners.
abstract: The authors review some of the commoner indications and pathologies encountered in the context of general practice in which ultrasound has a role. Gynaecological indications and paediatric ultrasound will not be discussed.
authors.affiliation: Royal Perth Hospital, Western Australia.
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Mendelson
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Kelsey
mesh_terms: D000005:Abdomen / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D000006:Abdomen, Acute / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D015746:Abdominal Pain / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D004066:Digestive System Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005194:Family Practice; D006801:Humans; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014463:Ultrasonography