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[Ultrasound examination in childhood: new perspectives].
- Source :
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Orvosi hetilap [Orv Hetil] 2014 Jan 26; Vol. 155 (4), pp. 132-40. - Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- Everyday use of the modern imaging techniques such as CT, MRI, isotope, PET/CT decreased the reputation and importance of ultrasound. In some cases, ultrasound is only the first exploratory imaging method. Using the latest multi-slice CT, imaging can be performed in seconds, which led to a dramatic increase in the number of CT exams. However, this also means a significant radiation exposure to children, while US still harmless in this regard. In addition, significant progress has been made in ultrasound technology in recent years, which led an improvement in image quality. Children are ideal subjects for US examination as they usually have smaller weight with less body fat. Thus, ultrasound examination is easy to perform with a high frequency transducer resulting in much more detailed and higher resolution than in adults. With adequate equipment and experienced examiner in pediatric radiology, almost all parts of the body can be examined, making this technique as the first (sometimes together with X-ray) and, in most cases, the ultimate imaging exam for the diagnosis. This article will discuss the possibilities where ultrasound performed with a modern device is sufficient for an accurate diagnosis.
- Subjects :
- Adolescent
Child
Child, Preschool
Developmental Disabilities diagnostic imaging
Digestive System Diseases diagnostic imaging
Female
Female Urogenital Diseases diagnostic imaging
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Male Urogenital Diseases diagnostic imaging
Positron-Emission Tomography
Thoracic Diseases diagnostic imaging
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Ultrasonography, Interventional
Ultrasonography methods
Ultrasonography standards
Ultrasonography trends
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- Hungarian
- ISSN :
- 0030-6002
- Volume :
- 155
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Orvosi hetilap
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 24440725
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1556/OH.2014.29813