The importance of ultrasound in case of examination of the abdomen

Authors

  • Marianna Cavalcante Gayoso Ribeiro Gonçalves Schola Fértile
  • Cristina Rocha Nunes Schola Fértile
  • Waldemar Naves Amaral Fértile Diagnósticos; Universidade Federal de Goiás (UFG)
  • Carolina Oliveira Jesus Universidade Federal de Goiás (UFG)
  • Jaqueline Nogueira Souza Universidade Federal de Goiás (UFG)
  • Pâmella Deuzila Oliveira Schelle Universidade Federal de Goiás (UFG)
  • Mônipha Kynda Rocha Teles Zuzino Universidade Federal de Goiás (UFG)

Keywords:

ultrasonography, examination of the abdomen, abdominal organs

Abstract

The present study is thematic approach of the importance of ultrasound in abdominal examinations process. The inductive method, the effect is like having the demonstration criteria, coherence, consistency and the study of literature using the existing literature through compilations from various works that deal with the issue at hand, research articles published author in the area of health, in addition to critical analyzes of the various scientific positions, aiming at the theoretical theme. For both aimed to describe the characteristics and generalities regarding ultrasound and point out their main characteristics and applications. Also research objectives were to highlight the importance of abdominal ultrasound examinations in the process. We conclude that ultrasonography is an important diagnostic tool and can be used in various medical specialties, however it should be noted that the professional must be experienced and master the techniques of handling the equipment.

Published

2014-09-01

How to Cite

1.
Gonçalves MCGR, Nunes CR, Amaral WN, Jesus CO, Souza JN, Oliveira Schelle PD, et al. The importance of ultrasound in case of examination of the abdomen. RBUS [Internet]. 2014 Sep. 1 [cited 2025 Jan. 18];(17):25-31. Available from: https://revistarbus.sbus.org.br/rbus/article/view/92