ANATOMY OF THE ABDOMEN IN ULTRASOUND

The aim of our study was to gain a precise sonographic view of the abd ominal anatomy, especially for beginners. Therefore, we performed a sy stematic study of the sectional anatomy of the abdomen. With this vide otape we tried to show a close correlation of ultrasound images with t he anatomical sections. We made 4-mm thin, longitudinal, frontal and t ransversal sections of the abdomen using the plastination technique. W ith this technique it was possible to preserve the original topographi c relationship between the organs. With the help of a photomontage tec hnique we reproduced the two-dimensional pictures on the surface of th e human body in order to lead to a topographical orientation. Based on this first step all standard ultrasound images and tapes were compare d to the anatomical sections and discussed with reference to the speci al anatomical and sonographic characteristics of each organ, tissue or vascular structure.