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Ultrasound imaging.

P N Wells1

  • 1Department of Medical Physics, Bristol General Hospital, UK.

Journal of Biomedical Engineering
|November 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary
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Modern ultrasound technology offers improved imaging with advanced transducers like P(VDF-TrPE) and real-time systems. Innovations enhance diagnostic capabilities, guiding procedures and improving blood flow analysis for safer, cost-effective medical imaging.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Imaging
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Acoustics

Background:

  • Modern ultrasonic transducers increasingly utilize vinylidene fluoride trifluoroethylene copolymer (P(VDF-TrPE)) alongside traditional lead zirconate titanate (PZT).
  • Real-time scanning systems have replaced static scanners, with speed limited by sound velocity and resolution affected by tissue attenuation and inhomogeneities.
  • Specialized scanners (intraoperative, intracavitary) offer advantages in specific anatomical contexts, and ultrasound aids in guiding extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review advancements in ultrasonic transducer technology and imaging systems.
  • To explore applications of ultrasound in medical diagnosis and procedures.
  • To discuss techniques for improving image quality and analyzing blood flow.

Main Methods:

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  • Review of current ultrasonic transducer materials (PZT, P(VDF-TrPE)).
  • Analysis of real-time scanning systems, including mechanical and electronic arrays.
  • Discussion of Doppler techniques (Duplex scanners, Colour Flow Mapping) for blood flow assessment.
  • Exploration of image processing techniques for speckle reduction and 3D data handling.
  • Consideration of contrast agents and tissue characterization methods.

Main Results:

  • P(VDF-TrPE) is emerging as a competitive alternative to PZT in ultrasonic transducers.
  • Real-time systems offer improved scanning capabilities, though resolution is impacted by tissue properties.
  • Duplex scanners and Colour Flow Mapping provide valuable blood flow information, with ongoing development to enhance speed and accuracy.
  • Speckle reduction techniques and 3D imaging are advancing, integrating with Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS).
  • While tissue characterization has limitations, blood flow analysis and contrast agents show promise.

Conclusions:

  • Advancements in ultrasonic technology are enhancing diagnostic accuracy and procedural guidance.
  • Improved transducer materials, real-time imaging, and sophisticated Doppler techniques are key developments.
  • Ongoing research in image processing and contrast agents promises further improvements in ultrasonic diagnosis.
  • Quality assurance and cost-benefit analysis are essential for the prudent application of ultrasonic imaging.