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Office urologic ultrasound.

S Acino1, M I Resnick

  • 1Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio.

The Urologic Clinics of North America
|November 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

Office ultrasound offers urologists a supplementary tool for rapid patient evaluation. Clinician training is crucial, and it should complement, not replace, radiologist expertise for definitive diagnoses.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Medical Imaging
  • Diagnostic Technology

Background:

  • Technological advancements have increased the availability of ultrasound equipment for office-based use.
  • The utility of ultrasound varies by suspected disease region and may not be suitable for all conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the role and appropriateness of office-based ultrasonography in urological practice.
  • To determine if office ultrasound can supplement traditional diagnostic methods.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current applications and limitations of office ultrasonography in urology.
  • Discussion of the physician's responsibility in selecting appropriate diagnostic modalities.

Main Results:

  • Office ultrasonography can provide quick, efficient patient evaluation to identify disease processes.
  • It serves as a supplement to history, physical examination, and laboratory studies.

Conclusions:

  • Office-based, urologist-operated ultrasound requires appropriate clinician training.
  • It should not substitute for a radiologist's specialized diagnostic evaluation but can enhance initial patient assessment.

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