Lateral decubitus position for demonstration of the aortic bifurcation

Lateral decubitus position for demonstration of the aortic bifurcation

A technique for demonstrating the aortic bifurcation and proximal iliac arteries is presented. This technique is performed in the left lateral decubitus position and uses the right lobe of the liver as an acoustic window.

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of clinical ultrasound 1979-04, Vol.7 (2), p.154-155
Hauptverfasser: Athey, Patricia A., Tamez, Lydia
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Abdominal aorta
Aorta, Abdominal - anatomy & histology
Aortic bifurcation
Gray scale ultrasound
Humans
Iliac arteries
Iliac Artery - anatomy & histology
Posture
Ultrasonography
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Zusammenfassung:A technique for demonstrating the aortic bifurcation and proximal iliac arteries is presented. This technique is performed in the left lateral decubitus position and uses the right lobe of the liver as an acoustic window.
ISSN:0091-2751
1097-0096
DOI:10.1002/jcu.1870070217