FLUID IN MORISON'S POUCH

FLUID IN MORRISON'S POUCH

A single axial slice of the upper abdomen with the use of intravenous and oral contrast is presented.

The arrow head points to the presence of fluid within the subhepatic space - Morrison's pouch. In the setting of acute trauma, this is one of the most dependent portions of the abdominal cavity and should be scrutinized closely for the possibility of free intraperitoneal fluid.

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