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What's the difference between whole abdomen ultrasound and kub ultrasound ? is kub ultrasound more detailed?

Q: what's the difference between whole abdomen ultrasound and kub ultrasound ? is kub ultrasound more detailed?

: KUB is limited to examination of kidneys and urinary bladder, not of the abdominal organs. The difference is mainly in the area examined, not the detail of examination.

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KUB is limited to examination of kidneys and urinary bladder, not of the abdominal organs. The difference is mainly in the area examined, not the detail of examination.

Answered 9/17/2022

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A member asked:

What's the difference between whole abdomen ultrasound and kub ultrasound ? is kub ultrasound more detailed?

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