Ultrasound principles and instrumentation.
Surg Open Sci
; 18: 123-128, 2024 Mar.
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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.
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Surg Open Sci
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2024
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Argentina
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Estados Unidos