Basic physics of ultrasonography

Amy J. Thorsen; Gaio E. Lakin

doi:10.1053/j.scrs.2010.09.001

Basic physics of ultrasonography

Amy J. Thorsen, Gaio E. Lakin

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Abstract

Ultrasonography is a mode of imaging tissues by the reflected energy from a mechanical stimulus. This article describes the evolution of ultrasound as a discipline of medical radiology, and details the basic physics that are required to obtain and interpret accurate images.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	186-190
Number of pages	5
Journal	Seminars in Colon and Rectal Surgery
Volume	21
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1053/j.scrs.2010.09.001
State	Published - Dec 2010

Keywords

Endorectal ultrasound
History of ultrasound
Hyperechoic
Hypoechoic
Time-gain compensation
Ultrasound artifacts

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