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Ultrasound principles and instrumentation

Authors :
Catalina Poggi
Martin Palavecino
Source :
Surgery Open Science, Vol 18, Iss , Pp 123-128 (2024)
Publication Year :
2024
Publisher :
Elsevier, 2024.

Abstract

Ultrasound (US) is a fundamental and inexpensive tool both for the prompt diagnosis and for the study of diverse medical conditions. Its widespread use is partly due to the availability of US devices in the daily practice of physicians. US can be performed in real-time and is instrumental in the generation of clinical algorithms for the management of situations like trauma. It also constitutes a primary approach for the study of oncological diseases, and a guidance tool for interventions such as percutaneous drainages. In addition, and specifically for HPB surgeons, US is an essential tool in the operating room: intraoperative (either open or laparoscopic) US is necessary for the accurate determination of the stage, location, number, and margins of tumors within the liver, pancreas, or biliary tree. On another note, reading and understanding US images are skills that require time and training, which should be taught during surgical residencies. However, this is not customary in most residencies globally. This chapter offers a concise yet comprehensive elucidation of the basic principles of ultrasonography, the instruments required to perform an ultrasonic assessment of a patient, and the basic ultrasound controls.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
25898450
Volume :
18
Issue :
123-128
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Surgery Open Science
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.b99b6b8608374f6e9525cfb1df4d0b61
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sopen.2024.02.005