Biliary System and Pancreas - Part 2: Pancreas and Peritoneal

Biliary System and Pancreas - Part 2: Pancreas and Peritoneal
Abdomen Exam Prep

Biliary System and Pancreas - Part 2: Pancreas and Peritoneal

This lesson covers pancreatic anatomy, physiology, and ultrasound assessment techniques, including normal measurements and pathological findings like pancreatitis and ductal obstruction. It also explains the distinction between peritoneal and retroperitoneal organs using anatomical landmarks and clinical significance.

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21:26 lesson

Hello everyone. Welcome to Prep's ultrasound Abdominal Registry Review course. I'm Jenna Laquerre, an A-R-D-M-S certified sonographer, and I'll be your guide through this journey of general ultrasound. In this module, we will continue a review of the anatomy and sonographic assessment of the pancreas and peritoneal cavity. The pancreas serves both exocrine and endocrine functions essential for...

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