High-resolution real-time sonography. The study of superficial body parts.
High-resolution real-time scanning such as described in this article remains limited to the very superficial areas of the body. This article has been designed to give the reader an up-to-date glimpse of the minute world of small parts scanning and aid the clinician in the optimal use of this noninvasive modality.
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