How to Read a CT Abdomen & Pelvis like a Radiologist: Introductory Approach and Basic Search Pattern

In this video, I review my basic approach and search pattern in reading a CT of the abdomen & pelvis. This is a very frequently ordered exam, particularly in a busy emergency room. There are a lot of different pathologic processes that can cause abdominal pain. Hopefully, this video helps you develop a foundation to build from when interpreting these very common exams.

Outline:
0:00 - Introduction
0:43 - Thorax
1:31 - Liver, portal vein, common bile duct, gallbladder, spleen
2:58 - Adrenal glands, pancreas
3:40 - Kidneys
4:17 - Digestive tract
5:32 - Pelvis
5:57 - Other important findings
6:40 - Vessels
7:07 - Body wall
7:33 - Bones
8:16 - Outro


Example Case Courtesy of Radiopedia:
Hartung M, Normal CT of the abdomen and pelvis - male. Case study, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 08 Oct 2023) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-151845

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