Abdominal Ultrasound for Surgeons provides a comprehensive guide to the use of ultrasonography in surgical practice of abdominal diseases. The content is divided into three major sections, withthe final section being dedicated to the logistics of incorporating ultrasound into a surgical practice. In Part I: The Basics, the principles of ultrasonographyarereviewed focusing on ultrasound physics, equipment and instrumentation. A detailed approach to the various scanning methodswith image and artifact interpretation is demonstrated with illustrations andimages. In Part II:...