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A review of ultrasound imaging of the abdominal aorta highlights common errors and pitfalls in acquisition and interpretation, including measurement errors, technique variations, and misdiagnosis.
This review highlights common technical and interpretive pitfalls in abdominal aortic ultrasound to improve the accuracy of AAA screening.
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Overview of common errors and pitfalls to avoid in the acquisition and interpretation of ultrasound imaging of the abdominal aorta Penelope C Lema, Janice H Kim, Erika St James Department of Emergency Medicine, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, USA Abstract: Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) occur when the aorta diameter is >3 cm (30 mm). Ruptured AAA has a high mortality rate. Ultrasound is the imaging modality of choice to screen for this vascular disease. There are many common errors and pitfalls in the acquisition and interpretation of ultrasound imaging of the abdominal aorta, such as measurement errors and variations in technique, misdiagnosis errors, difficulty with visualization of the aorta and a wide range of sonographer experience. We review the common errors and pitfalls to recognize and avoid in ultrasound imaging of the abdominal aorta.
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Lema et al. (2017) conducted a review in Abdominal aortic aneurysms. Ultrasound imaging of the abdominal aorta was evaluated. A review of ultrasound imaging of the abdominal aorta highlights common errors and pitfalls in acquisition and interpretation, including measurement errors, technique variations, and misdiagnosis.
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