Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Interventional Ultrasonography

The use of ultrasound to guide minimally invasive surgical procedures such as needle ASPIRATION BIOPSY; DRAINAGE; etc. Its widest application is intravascular ultrasound imaging but it is useful also in urology and intra-abdominal conditions.

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The use of ultrasound to guide minimally invasive surgical procedures such as needle ASPIRATION BIOPSY; DRAINAGE; etc. Its widest application is intravascular ultrasound imaging but it is useful also in urology and intra-abdominal conditions.

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  • Ultrasonography, Interventional
  • Ultrasound, Interventional
  • Interventional Ultrasound
  • Intravascular Ultrasonography
  • Ultrasonography, Intravascular

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

coordinate with specific minimally invasive procedure if pertinent

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94

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  • Ultrasonography (1985-1993)

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  1. E01w.370.350w.850w.855w
  2. E04w.502w.890w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Interventional Ultrasonography. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D018084. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D018084
  2. Interventional Ultrasonography. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interventional_ultrasonography
  3. Interventional Ultrasonography. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q17081763