Diagnostic Ultrasound - Abdomen and Pelvis

Bowel
Abdominal wall
STOMACH
Anatomy: Abdomen
Left hepatic vein
Left lobe of liver
Gastro esophageal junction
Vertebral body
Stomach fundus
Abdominal wall
Left lobe of liver
Aorta
Collapsed body of stomach
Vertebral body
Tail of pancreas
Subcutaneous adipose tissue
Rectus muscle
Anterior wall of stomach
Rugae
Posterior wall of stomach
(Top) Transverse oblique ultrasound at the epigastric region shows the gastroesophageal (GE) junction, which can be traced to the
fundus of the stomach. Note the relationship to the adjacent structures. (Middle) Transverse oblique ultrasound through the left upper
quadrant shows the collapsed stomach body with the rugal folds. Echogenic gas is seen between the rugae. The tail of the pancreas is
seen posterior to the stomach, and the left lobe of the liver is anterior to the stomach. (Bottom) High-resolution transverse ultrasound
through the epigastric region shows the gastric body tapering to the gastric antrum. Note the gastric folds (rugae). The stomach wall
shows the gut signature.
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