Title :
Medical ultrasonics: As new techniques are perfected, ultrasound extends its usefulness from diagnosis to research, therapy, and even surgery
Author_Institution :
Bristol Gen. Hospital, UK
Abstract :
The principles and use of ultrasonic scanning are explained. Doppler systems and combined techniques (duplex scanning) are also described, as are three-dimensional techniques that are as yet in the research stage. The applications discussed include obstetrics; tumor detection; blood-flow imaging; ultrasonic imaging as a surgical aid; tissue characterization; and physical therapy.
Keywords :
biomedical ultrasonics; patient monitoring; biomedical ultrasonics; blood-flow imaging; doppler systems; duplex scanning; medical ultrasonics; obstetrics; patient monitoring; physical therapy; tissue characterization; tumor detection; ultrasonic imaging; ultrasonic scanning; Acoustics; Arrays; Doppler effect; Probes; Ultrasonic imaging; Ultrasonic variables measurement;
Journal_Title :
Spectrum, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MSPEC.1984.6370375
