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Initial experiences using EchoScopy in scanning abdominal diseases

AP Barreiros, XW Cui, A Ignee, C de Molo, C Pirri, CF Dietrich · Ultraschall in der Medizin - European Journal of Ultrasound · 2013 · Heft 10

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Zeitschrift
Ultraschall in der Medizin - European Journal of Ultrasound
Autor:innen
AP Barreiros, XW Cui, A Ignee, C de Molo, C Pirri, CF Dietrich
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Heft 10 / 2013
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Erschienen: 2013-10-14 00:00:00
ISSN
0172-4614
DOI
10.1055/s-0033-1354888

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Background and aims: A new type of small handheld ultrasound device that brings greater portability and affordability had been introduced and defined by European Federation of Societies of Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology (EFSUMB) as “EchoScopy”. The current study aimed to assess the image quality, indications and limitations of a portable pocket “EchoScope” compared with a high-end ultrasound system in abdominal diseases. Methods: 231 consecutive patients were included in this study. Physician A performed ultrasound examinations with a high-end ultrasound system (HEUS), then physician B performed the same ult…

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Ultraschall in der Medizin - European Journal of Ultrasound