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21.05.14 |
StefanDelorme
Division ofRadiology
Outline
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Computed tomography
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How it works
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Strengths
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Weaknesses
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Magnetic resonance imaging
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How it works
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Strengths
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Weaknesses
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Ultrasound
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How it works
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Strengths
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Weaknesses
21.05.14 |
StefanDelorme
Division ofRadiology
Ultrasound: Strengths
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Fast
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Flexible
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Highest resolution of all
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Real-time
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No ionising radiation
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Functional information
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Motion
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Blood flow
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Color Doppler
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Contrast agents
21.05.14 |
StefanDelorme
Division ofRadiology
Ultrasound: Weaknesses
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Difficult
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Requires skill and dexterity
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No volume-covering documentation
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Access limited
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Bone
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Air