The evaluation of malignant gastric neoplasms by ultrasonic B-scanning.
The results of ultrasonic B-scanning of 11 patients with malignant neoplasms of the stomach are presented, and the diagnostic accuracy of this technique and its advantages and limitations are discussed and illustrated with specific case reports. The use of ultrasound to complement other techniques in evaluating malignant gastric neoplasms prior to consideration for surgery or chemotherapy is outlined.
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009362:Neoplasm Metastasis; D011859:Radiography; D013274:Stomach Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D014463:Ultrasonography