Transabdominal sonography in assessment of the bowel in adults.
OBJECTIVE
We describe the key sonographic features and technical aspects of assessment of bowel disorders in adults.


CONCLUSIONS
Initial imaging with transabdominal sonography in the radiologic evaluation of bowel disease in adults often is reserved for patients with equivocal historical, physical, and laboratory findings related to the gastrointestinal tract. Because of technologic advances and accumulated experience in interpretation of the images, sonography yields substantial information about gastrointestinal disorders.
Kuzmich
Siarhei
S
Department of Radiology, Eastbourne District General Hospital, Kings Dr., Eastbourne, East Sussex, United Kingdom BN21 2UD. siarheikuzmich@yahoo.co.uk
Howlett
David C
DC
Andi
Allan
A
Shah
Dhiren
D
Kuzmich
Tatsiana
T
D000005:Abdomen / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007410:Intestinal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000379:methods*; D055815:Young Adult