Abstract Introduction/Purpose Ultrasound is the first‐line imaging modality for suspected
acute cholecystitis. This can be radiology‐performed ultrasound or point‐of‐care ultrasound …

Objective Computed tomography (CT) imaging is frequently obtained for recurrent
abdominal pain after a prior emergency department (ED) evaluation. We evaluate the utility …

Acute Abdominal Pain in Adults: Evaluation and Diagnosis | AAFP search close brand logo KEN
S. YEW, MD, MPH, MARY K. GEORGE, MD, AND HEIDI B. ALLRED, MD Am Fam Physician …

Purpose To evaluate the recently reported relative diagnostic accuracy of US, CT, MRI, and
cholescintigraphy for diagnosing acute cholecystitis. Methods 2 radiologists independently …

Background Gallbladder distention has been described in radiology literature but its value
on point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS) performed by emergency physicians is unclear. We …

Objective: Acute cholecystitis usually presents with right upper quadrant (RUQ) abdominal
pain. However, there are other conditions with similar findings which make the diagnosis …

This article aims to conduct a literature review to gain insight into point-of-care ultrasound
(PoCUS). PoCUS is a rapid, accurate, non-invasive, and radiation-free imaging modality that …

Aim: Acute cholecystitis (AC) is one of the most common acute surgical diseases in the
emergency department (ED). The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of …

Background Point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS) is increasingly used in clinical practice and is
now included in many undergraduate curricula. Here, we aimed to determine whether …

This article aims to conduct a literature review to gain insight into point-of-care ultrasound
(PoCUS). PoCUS is a rapid, accurate, non-invasive, and radiation-free imaging modality that …