Duplex Anatomy of the Abdomen

1. Describe the visceral and vascular sonographic anatomy of the abdomen
2. Relate the vascular anatomic landmarks used for ultrasound interrogation of the central and upper abdomen
3. Define the most common mesenteric, renal, and hepatic anatomic anomalies
4. Discuss the optimal image planes employed for sonographic imaging of the mesenteric, renal, and hepato-portal vessels

Physicians, sonographers and others who perform and/or interpret vascular ultrasound.

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Marsha M. Neumyer, BS, RVT, FSDMS, FSVU, FAIUM
International Director
Vascular Diagnostic Educational Services
Vascular Resource Associates
Harrisburg, PA USA

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