Ultrasound is a versatile tool, which is well suited to imaging children. It may be the only imaging necessary, or act as a guide to further relevant imaging. This pictorial review aims to give an overview of the role of ultrasonography in the management of common paediatric surgical abdominal emergencies in the UK, correlating ultrasound appearances with surgical and intraoperative findings and with other imaging modalities. A historical perspective is given into the evolution of ultrasound and surgical techniques. A comprehensive and carefully researched up-to-date reference list for further reading is included.
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