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- More sensitive and specific than CT scanning in evaluating for the presence of gallstone disease.
- Used to assist with central line placement and with peripheral access when challenging.
- Used to assess the size of the kidneys in a pt with renal insufficiency and to exclude the presence of hydronephrosis.
- Evaluates for the presence of peritoneal fluid in a pt with blunt abdominal trauma.
- Evaluates cardiac valves and wall motion.
- Used to localize loculated pleural and peritoneal fluid prior to draining such fluid.
- Determines the size of thyroid nodules and guide fine-needle aspiration biopsy.
- Determines the size and location of enlarged lymph nodes, especially in superficial locations such as in the neck.
- Modality of choice for assessing known or suspected scrotal pathology.
- Effective first imaging modality for evaluating the ovaries.
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