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In this chapter, we will discuss cross-sectional imaging of the abdominal wall; we will begin with a review of abdominal wall anatomy, pertinent imaging techniques, and protocols followed by pathological classification of abdominal wall lesions and imaging characteristics of each of them based on a algorithmic approach.

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  1. Abdominal Imaging Division and Division of Interventional Radiology and Image-guided Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA

    Juan C. Camacho MD

  2. Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA

    Juan C. Camacho MD

  3. Department of Diagnostic Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA

    Ahmed M. Amer MD

  4. Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging, Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá University Hospital, Universidad de los Andes School of Medicine, Bogota, Colombia

    Diego A. Aguirre MD

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Camacho, J.C., Amer, A.M., Aguirre, D.A. (2015). Cross-Sectional Imaging of the Abdominal Wall. In: Elsayes, K.M. (eds) Cross-Sectional Imaging of the Abdomen and Pelvis. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-1884-3_18

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