The Peritoneal Cavity
The Peritoneal Cavity Joie Burns OBJECTIVES Identify the potential spaces of the peritoneum and the organs and/or ligaments that divide them on diagrams. Identify the potential spaces of the peritoneum…
Ergonomic Practices for Abdominal Imaging
Ergonomic Practices for Abdominal Imaging Susan Raatz Stephenson OBJECTIVES Recognize factors, both professional and personal, that increase the risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders (MSKDs). Classify symptoms of MSKD into three…
The Abdominal Wall and Diaphragm
The Abdominal Wall and Diaphragm Sharlette Anderson OBJECTIVES Describe the embryonic development of the abdominal wall. Locate the four quadrants of the abdominopelvic cavity and the nine regions of the…
Orientation to Scanning
Orientation to Scanning Diane M. Kawamura OBJECTIVES Identify anatomic definitions for directional terms, anatomic position, and anatomic planes. Demonstrate the sonography examination to include patient position, transducer orientation, image presentation,…
The Sonography Profession
The Sonography Profession Diane M. Kawamura OBJECTIVES Define the meaning of profession, professional, and professionalism. Identify the sonography legacy, the evolution of the profession, and the creation of an occupation….
Multiplatform Standardization of Breast DWI Protocols: Quality Control and Test Objects
Overview of Breast Diffusion-Weighted Imaging Standardization Efforts Given the rapid advances in diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) technology and the multiple parameters influencing quality of breast DWI acquisition and analysis, harmonization of…
Breast DWI Techniques and Processing: The Philips Perspective
Data Acquisition Essential Elements of Calibration (B 0 And B 1 ) Most breast diffusion scans are performed with fat suppression and an echo-planar imaging (EPI) readout. Both these elements…
Breast Diffusion MRI Acquisition and Processing Techniques: The GE Healthcare Perspective
At GE Healthcare, we strive to harness the power of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to improve breast care. Breast diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) exemplifies the potential of MRI, combining morphology of…
Diffusion-Weighted Imaging (DWI) for Breast Lesion Characterization: The Olea Medical Perspective and the Utilization of Olea Sphere Software
The Importance of Postprocessing and Data Analysis for Breast Diffusion Weighted Imaging The role of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in breast cancer diagnosis and management is evolving as a supplemental…
Diffusion-Weighted Whole Body Imaging With Background Body Signal Suppression (DWIBS)
Basic Concept of Diffusion-Weighted Whole Body Imaging With Background Body Signal Suppression (DWIBS) Since the 1990s, diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) has revolutionized the diagnosis of acute cerebral infarction, making it possible…
