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Last updated: 11/24/2009
BOOKS
Dendy, P. P., and B. Heaton. Physics for Diagnostic Radiology.2nd ed. Philadelphia: Institute of Physics Publishing, 1999.
Kevles, Bettyann Holtzmann. Naked to the Bone:...
MedicalImaging in the Twentieth Century. New Brunswick, New Jersey: Rutgers University Press, 1997.
Zaret, Barry L., ed. The Patient's Guide to Medical Tests.Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1997.
PERIODICALS
Kuhn, M., R. L. L. Bonnin, M. J. Davey, J. L. Rowland, and S.Langlois. "Emergency Department Ultrasound Scanning for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Accessible, Accurate, Advantageous."Annals of Emergency Medicine 36, No. 3 (September 2000): 219-23.
Sisk, Jennifer. "Ultrasound in the Emergency Department: Toward a Standard of Care."Radiology Today 2, No. 1 (June 4, 2001): 8-10.
ORGANIZATIONS
American College of Radiology. 1891 Preston White Drive,Reston, VA 20191-4397. (800) 227-5463.
American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine. 14750 SweitzerLane, Suite 100, Laurel, MD 20707-5906. (301) 498-4100.
American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers. 600Jefferson Plaza, Suite 360, Rockville, MD 20852-1150. (800) 541-9754.
American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT). 15000Central Avenue SE, Albuquerque, NM 87123-2778. (800) 444-2778.
Radiological Society of North America. 820 Jorie Boulevard,Oak Brook, IL 60523-2251. (630) 571-2670.
Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. 12770 Coit Road,Suite 708, Dallas, TX 75251-1319. (972) 239-7367.
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Abdominal ultrasound is an imaging procedure used to examine the internal organs of the abdomen including the liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, and kidneys. The blood vessels to some of these organs can also be evaluated with the use of ultrasound techniques.
The ultrasound machine sends out high-frequency sound waves that reflect off body structures to create a picture. Unlike with x-rays, there is no ionizing radiation exposure with this test.
From http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003777.htm
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