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Ultraschall Med
DOI: 10.1055/a-2336-1700
Continuing Medical Education

Transabdominal ultrasound for the diagnostic workup of parenchymal pancreatic diseases

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Robert Henker‡
1   Interdisciplinary Ultrasound Unit, Department of Medicine II, Division of Gastroenterology, Leipzig University Medical Center, Leipzig, Germany
2   Klinik für Innere Medizin, Erzgebirgsklinikum gGmbH, Haus Zschopau, Germany
,
Valentin Blank‡
1   Interdisciplinary Ultrasound Unit, Department of Medicine II, Division of Gastroenterology, Leipzig University Medical Center, Leipzig, Germany
3   Division of Interdisciplinary Ultrasound, Department of Internal Medicine I, Halle University Medical Center, Halle (Saale), Germany
,
Thomas Karlas  ‡
1   Interdisciplinary Ultrasound Unit, Department of Medicine II, Division of Gastroenterology, Leipzig University Medical Center, Leipzig, Germany
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Abstract

This continuing medical education article highlights the central role of transcutaneous sonography in diagnosing parenchymal pancreatic diseases. It emphasizes the importance of in-depth knowledge of sonographic imaging of organ anatomy and a structured examination methodology, particularly for identifying acute and chronic pancreatitis and related complications. The article provides detailed guidance for optimized examination techniques and equipment settings, even under challenging conditions, and discusses the application of ultrasound in various scenarios of pancreatic diseases. Moreover, the relevance of advanced sonographic techniques such as high-frequency sonography, elastography, and contrast-enhanced sonography is illuminated in the context of expanded diagnostic workup.



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20 June 2024

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