A CT scan of the abdomen can show the organs, blood vessels, and bones in your abdominal cavity. The multiple images provided by the scan can give your doctor many different views of your body. A CT ...

Percutaneous drainage has evolved into a cornerstone of management for abdominal and pelvic abscesses, offering a minimally invasive alternative to open surgery. Under imaging guidance, typically ...

Diagnostic ultrasound is an excellent modality for many conditions that present with abdominal pain. It has the advantage of being both portable and radiation-free. Although actual scanning time may ...

Computed tomography (CT) has become the predominant test for diagnosing acute appendicitis in adults. In children and young adults, exposure to CT radiation is of particular concern. We evaluated the ...

Hepatic abscesses can develop from biliary translocation, portal vein dissemination, or trauma; many have no obvious cause. They can be pyogenic or amebic, with pyogenic liver abscesses more common in ...