Ultrasonography

Both abdominal organs (liver, gall bladder, kidney, spleen, pancreas, abdominal lymphnodes, abdominal aorta) and parts of the chest (chest wall, pleura and occasionally pleural effusion and peripheral parts of the lung if consolidated) can be examined entirely without X-ray. Pathological structure, form or size can be identified. Stomach and gut are not seen very well in ultrasonography.

If punctures are carried out, ultrasonography serves as an aid in finding the appropriate location for the puncture.