title: [Introduction to ultrasonographic diagnosis].
abstract: The basic theory of diagnostic ultrasonography is presented. After explanation of the underlying physical principles and the A- and B-scan mode, ultrasound devices, as used in abdominal sonography (electronic parallel scanner, mechanical and electronic sector scanner), are presented. Numerous possible artefacts are illustrated. Potential side effects of diagnostic ultrasonography are considered and the examination procedure is explained.
authors.affiliation: I. Med. Klinik, Klinikum Mannheim, Universität Heidelberg, Mannheim, FRG.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Gladisch
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D006801:Humans; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation
vernacular_title: Einführung in die sonographische Diagnostik.