Pancreatic sonography: Past and present

Prior to the advent of cross‐sectional imaging, the diagnosis of pancreatic disease and its extent could not be obtained without surgery. Ultrasound is a noninvasive modality which has been evolving over the last 7‐10 years. The purpose of this review will be to determine the present status of ultra...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of clinical ultrasound 1984-07, Vol.12 (6), p.325-332
Hauptverfasser:	McCain, Arthur H., Berkman, William A., Bernardino, Michael E.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Acute Disease Biological and medical sciences Chronic Disease Gastroenterology. Liver. Pancreas. Abdomen Humans Liver. Biliary tract. Portal circulation. Exocrine pancreas Medical sciences Pancreas - anatomy & histology Pancreatic Diseases - diagnosis Pancreatic Neoplasms - diagnosis Pancreatitis - diagnosis Tomography, X-Ray Computed Tumors Ultrasonography
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Zusammenfassung:	Prior to the advent of cross‐sectional imaging, the diagnosis of pancreatic disease and its extent could not be obtained without surgery. Ultrasound is a noninvasive modality which has been evolving over the last 7‐10 years. The purpose of this review will be to determine the present status of ultrasound in the evaluation of adult and pediatric pancreatic disease. Also, its role with regard to computed tomography (CT) and interventional techniques will be discussed. Indexing Words: Pancreas · Ultrasound · Pancreatitis · Pancreatic carcinoma.
ISSN:	0091-2751 1097-0096
DOI:	10.1002/jcu.1870120603