Sunday, September 21, 2008

Ultrasound images of retrocaecal appendix












the fluid filled caecum is easily visualized
















the normal appendix (long section) seen posterior to the caecum



the appendix in cross section lying posterior to the caecum (retrocaecal appendix).
All 3 images taken using a Philips IU22 ultrasound system, courtesy of Dr. Ravi Kadasne, UAE.
For more images of the appendix, visit our website at:
http://www.ultrasound-images.com/appendix.htm


1 comment:

  1. Anonymous2:00 AM

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