Answer the Question (Approach to Scanning)

Edward Lyons

Edward Lyons, MD. Too often a patient is scanned BUT the question is not answered! RUQ pain? GB stones. The questions is "What is the cause of the Pain?" and NOT "Are there stones?" This is the case for pain or masses felt anywhere in the body. Ultrasound is unique because the examiner can palpate the area of interest and find the "mass" or tender area. No other imaging has that advantage and none provide the unique patient interaction. This talk will highlight many examples where you CAN answer the question, if you are so inclined and really want to help your patient.

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