Mavura, Dr Maurice Peter2020-07-292020-07-292004Mavura, Dr M.P (2004) Comparison of ultrasound and operative findings in abdominal lesions at Muhimbili National Hospital, Master dissertation, University of Dar es Salaam. Dar es Salaam.http://41.86.178.5:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/13287Available in print form, East Africana Collection, Dr. Wilbert Chagula Library, Class mark (THS EAF RD540.5.M38)Abdominal and pelvic ultrasound is widely used in investigating patients with surgical abdominal diseases and gynecological diseases. This may be explained by its relative accessibility, affordability, and safety as compared to other sophisticated imaging modalities such as CT scan, MRI, and others. However the diagnostic value, i.e. sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, and predictive values, of this imaging technique have not yet been assessed, here in Dar es Salaam.enHospitalUltrasoundMuhimbiliThesis