WIDE-FIELD TRANSESOPHAGEAL ECHOCARDIOGRAPHIC TOMOGRAPHY - FEASIBILITY STUDY

被引:17
作者
SEWARD, JB [1 ]
KHANDHERIA, BK [1 ]
TAJIK, AJ [1 ]
机构
[1] MAYO CLIN & MAYO FDN,DIV CARDIOVASC DIS & INTERNAL MED,ROCHESTER,MN 55905
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10.1016/S0025-6196(12)62107-7
中图分类号
R5 [内科学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
In this report, we describe our initial investigation of wide-field ultrasonic cardiothoracic tomography utilizing a transesophageal transducer. Examination included manual rotation of an esophageal transducer 180 to 360 degrees in order to visualize contiguous related structures. Consecutive sector views were photographed and then incorporated into a digital graphics computer for smoothing. This feasibility study introduces the concept of wide-field transesophageal cardiothoracic ultrasound tomography, which holds promise for tomographic depiction of cardiothoracic and mediastinal anatomy. © 1990, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. All rights reserved.
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