Diagnostic point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) for gastrointestinal pathology: state of the art from basics to advanced

Diagnostic point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) for gastrointestinal pathology: state of the art from basics to advanced

Abstract The use of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) by non-radiologists has dramatically increased. POCUS is completely different from the routine radiological studies. POCUS is a Physiological, On spot, extension of the Clinical examination, that is Unique, and Safe. This review aims to lay the ba...

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Main Authors: Fikri M Abu-Zidan, Arif Alper Cevik
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-10-01
Series:World Journal of Emergency Surgery
Subjects:
Ultrasound
Point-of-care
Basic physics
Bowel obstruction
Bowel perforation
Free fluid
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13017-018-0209-y

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