Ultrasonic Diagnostic Scanning and Display Systems. An Assessment of Selected Medical Instrumentation.

摘要

The report deals with the scanning and display aspects of diagnostic ultrasonics. Task Group no. 3was charged with evaluating the current status of ultrasonic scanning and display systems and with appraising their 5-year potential. Based on a thorough analysis of the present state-of-the-art and taking into consideration technical progress anticipated in the next 5years,recommendations were made to maximize ultrasonic imaging display performance and a priority list for instrument R and D and associated clinical research was established. All the recommendations have been aimed at improved diagnostic accuracy. Refined tissue discrimination,upgraded dynamic imaging,and optimized data presentation are some of the suggested means to attain that objective.