A liver ultrasound is a noninvasive test a doctor orders to examine the liver, its blood vessels, and sometimes the gallbladder. Abnormal results may indicate a person has liver disease or signal an ...

A liver ultrasound is a procedure that uses sound waves to create images of your liver. It can capture your liver’s size, shape, and blood flow. A doctor may recommend this noninvasive procedure if ...

In an attempt to limit radiation exposure from CT in the evaluation of abdominal pain, many centers have adopted an "ultrasound first, followed by CT if needed" approach. CT is typically used when the ...

What Is a Liver Ultrasound? A liver ultrasound is a type of abdominal ultrasound, an imaging test that uses high-frequency sound waves to create pictures of the organs and structures in your abdomen, ...

Stephanie Wilson, MD, a Canadian radiologist and a longtime expert in ultrasonography, took up the pro-ultrasonography case with a presentation at the recent American Institute of Ultrasound in ...

Data from two standard diagnostic tests commonly obtained in children evaluated for abdominal pain--when combined--can improve the ability of emergency department physicians and pediatric surgeons to ...