Attenuation Estimation in Reflection: Progress and Prospects

This monograph presents a tutorial review of the current state-of-the-art in ultrasonic attenuation estimation in reflection. Clinical indications which provide the motivation for attempting in vivo attenuation estimation are discussed. Frequency and time domain techniques and their respective trade...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Ultrasonic imaging 1984-10, Vol.6 (4), p.349-395
Hauptverfasser:	Ophir, J., Shawker, T. H., Maklad, N. F., Miller, J. G., Flax, S. W., Narayana, P. A., Jones, J. P.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Digestive system. Abdomen Female Fetal Growth Retardation - diagnosis Fetal Organ Maturity Humans Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects) Liver Diseases - diagnosis Liver Diseases, Alcoholic - diagnosis Lung - embryology Medical sciences Pregnancy Prenatal Diagnosis Ultrasonic investigative techniques Ultrasonography - instrumentation Ultrasonography - methods
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Zusammenfassung:	This monograph presents a tutorial review of the current state-of-the-art in ultrasonic attenuation estimation in reflection. Clinical indications which provide the motivation for attempting in vivo attenuation estimation are discussed. Frequency and time domain techniques and their respective tradeoffs and problems are presented. Finally, current clinical results obtained with the various techniques are summarized and further areas of study are suggested.
ISSN:	0161-7346 1096-0910
DOI:	10.1177/016173468400600401