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An Approach to Point-Of-Care Ultrasound Evaluation of the Abdominal Aorta
Published on: September 8, 2023
[Abdominal ultrasound: a task for the radiologist]
1Medisch Centrum Haaglanden (Westeinde), afd. Radiologie, Den Haag. dr.jbcmpuylaert@planet.nl
Abstract:
In the Netherlands, ultrasound (US) as a primary, symptom-directed diagnostic tool, is used mainly by radiologists and not by internists; there are good reasons for this. It guarantees concentration of expertise in US as well as in CT and MRI, which makes integrated imaging possible. It also guarantees the continuous availability of expertise, optimal digital accessibility, clearly assigns the responsibility, and minimises the radiation risk. Symptom-directed US plays an important role in the triage of patients who are admitted by general practitioners or via the Emergency Ward, and in interdisciplinary and inter-observer assessment. Finally, the lack of self-referral helps to reduce the costs of medical care.
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