title: Influence of parameter estimation on integrated backscatter: a model study.
abstract: This paper studies the influence of parameter estimation on integrated backscatter using a computer model. The study is specifically aimed at applications to the heart muscle; however, the validity of the conclusions drawn from this work should be confirmed by in vivo tests.
authors.affiliation: Thoraxcenter, Erasmus University Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: C T
authors.initials: CT
authors.lastname: Lancée
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Vissers
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Bom
mesh_terms: D003198:Computer Simulation; D006801:Humans; D009206:Myocardium / Q000473:pathology*; D014463:Ultrasonography