Transabdominal bowel sonography
Wilkens, R.; Strandberg, C.
Ugeskrift for Laeger 176(5)
2014
ISSN/ISBN: 1603-6824 PMID: 25096012 Document Number: 672957
This focused review describes the current use and future perspectives regarding transabdominal bowel sonography (TABS). The technique for B-mode and Doppler is described and the use of ultrasound contrast and elastography is discussed. Pathology and subsequent imaging findings are focused on appendicitis, diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel diseases and within paediatric conditions along with other common intestinal pathology. In conclusion we find that TABS is a fast, efficient, low-cost and non-ionization imaging technique without any patient discomfort.