Endoscopic Ultrasound in the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract
Fig. 11.1 Shown here is a linear tip echoendoscope. This type of tip creates a sagittal view Fig. 11.2 Shown here is a radial tip echoendoscope with the balloon inflated….
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Instrumentation in Ultrasound
Fig. 3.1 (a) Diagram showing the structural parts of an ultrasound probe. (b) Figure showing various types of ultrasound probes Piezoelectric materials Backing material Transducer housing Matching layer Piezoelectric Materials…
Coding and Billing for Ultrasound Examinations
1. Proficiency and credentialing 2. Adequate ultrasound examination for appropriate indications 3. Adequate documentation; indications and ultrasound findings with record of images 4. Use of correct coding and modifier: understanding…
Abdominal Ultrasound: Credentialing and Certification
© Springer Science+Business Media New York 2014Ellen J. Hagopian and Junji Machi (eds.)Abdominal Ultrasound for Surgeons10.1007/978-1-4614-9599-4_21 21. Abdominal Ultrasound: Credentialing and Certification R. Stephen Smith1 , William R. Fry1 and Richard A. Hoppman2 (1) Department of Surgery, University of South Carolina School…
Introduction: The Importance of Ultrasound in a Surgical Practice
© Springer Science+Business Media New York 2014Ellen J. Hagopian and Junji Machi (eds.)Abdominal Ultrasound for Surgeons10.1007/978-1-4614-9599-4_1 1. Introduction: The Importance of Ultrasound in a Surgical Practice Kevin Ryan Parks1, 2 and Ellen J. Hagopian1, 2, 3 (1) Department of…
Differential Diagnoses for Abdominal and Pelvic Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Differential Diagnoses for Abdominal and Pelvic Magnetic Resonance Imaging Successful implementation of abdominal and pelvic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) consists of the following steps: creation of high-quality images, detection of…
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Appearance of 101 Abdominal and Pelvic Abnormalities
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Appearance of 101 Abdominal and Pelvic Abnormalities Guide to this Section This section provides the reader with a quick reference to the typical magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)…
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Acronyms and Abbreviations
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Acronyms and Abbreviations To many radiologists, the world of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is like a secret society, consisting of a few radiologists, physicists, and equipment manufacturers…
What the Surgeon Needs to Know: Preoperative Assessment of Patients with Selected Tumors and Organ Transplant Candidates
What the Surgeon Needs to Know: Preoperative Assessment of Patients with Selected Tumors and Organ Transplant Candidates This section addresses the need to keep the referring physician’s interests and potential…
Glossary of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Terms
Glossary of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Terms Aliasing: Sometimes used to refer to wraparound artifact, which results when portions of the body outside of the field of view are spatially mismapped…
