title: [Physical and biological effects of ultrasound in diagnostic conditions--a review].
abstract: Ultrasound waves spread in the body in changing the acoustic pressure in a high frequency causing heat production or acoustic cavitation. There are many adverse effects known in cell cultures or in animals. Epidemiologic studies showed no evidence at the present time that ultrasound causes any biological effects in human subjects. Therefore further observations, especially of new applications are necessary.
authors.affiliation: Medizinische Poliklinik der Universität München.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Stapff
authors.forename: W G
authors.initials: WG
authors.lastname: Zoller
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000013:Congenital Abnormalities / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006358:Hot Temperature; D006801:Humans; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D011247:Pregnancy; D012854:Sister Chromatid Exchange; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000009:adverse effects*
vernacular_title: Physikalische und biologische Wirkungen des Ultraschalls unter diagnostischen Bedingungen--eine Ubersicht.