ATLAS in Laparoscopic Ultrasound (LUS)
Welcome to the first On-line Atlas for LUS.
Edited by Jesper Durup MD.
Use the LUS-ATLAS and learn more about LUS. Train your skills in reading LUS pictures and get new ideas and tips concerning performing LUS.The LUS-ATLAS is continously updated with new and better pictures. Please mail comments or pictures
Scroll down to view a example of a LUS-ATLAS page.
LUS ATLAS
Content:
Lymph-Node stations and Trocard placements
Example of a LUS-ATLAS page
Use the upper picturer to test your skills and see the result at the lower picture.
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Normal liver
The liver are easily scanned with LUS. Start with the right liverlobe and scann with very gentle moovements. Be sure to have good contact between the transducer and liver surface. Use the levers to get the correct curve of the tip, and press gently towards the liver surface.
1: Stomach, note the wall layers in the anterior wall.
2: Normal lever parenchyma
3: Tip of the probe at the liver surface
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