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Diaphragmatic Ultrasound in Adults: Image Acquisition and Interpretation
Published on: January 31, 2025
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1Medizinische Klinik, Kreiskrankenhaus Hohenzollernstr. 40, 72488 Sigmaringen. k.seitz@klksig.de
Abstract:
The contributions to sonography of the abdomen and retroperitoneum approximately equaled those of the previous years with respect to quantity and quality. CEUS received the greatest amount of attention as evidenced by the increase in the number of studies presented. However, the organizations and convention committees should make a serious effort to improve the scientific program. It was conducted largely by seminar leaders of the German Society for Ultrasound in Medicine, indicating a lack of new academics.
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