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Endoscopic ultrasound probes.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  2184085     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Ultrasound probes are being developed as alternatives to dedicated ultrasound endoscopes. These probes have been designed to pass through the instrument channel of ordinary fiberoptic or video endoscopes. We have developed a 20-MHz mechanical linear probe for use within the upper gastrointestinal tract, pancreatic duct, biliary tree, and colon. Rotational mechanical sector scanning probes as well as phased array probes are also being developed. Ultrasound probes are best used for high resolution imaging of focal endoscopically visible lesions. Endoscopic visualization enables direction of the probe to the lesion of interest. Unlike dedicated ultrasound endoscopes, ultrasound probes do not screen large areas of tissue and do not have deep penetration. Ongoing research will help define the indications for use of these probes and should lead to further refinements in their design.
Authors:
M B Kimmey; R W Martin; F E Silverstein
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Gastrointestinal endoscopy     Volume:  36     ISSN:  0016-5107     ISO Abbreviation:  Gastrointest. Endosc.     Publication Date:    1990 Mar-Apr
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1990-05-31     Completed Date:  1990-05-31     Revised Date:  2007-11-14    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0010505     Medline TA:  Gastrointest Endosc     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  S40-6     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Endoscopes*
Gastrointestinal Diseases / diagnosis*
Humans
Transducers
Ultrasonography / instrumentation*,  methods
Grant Support
ID/Acronym/Agency:
DK34814/DK/NIDDK NIH HHS

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