Construction of an ultrasound biopsy phantom.
The technique for construction of an agar-based ultrasound biopsy phantom is described. Features include tissue equivalent reflectivity, long life and non-shadowing targets. The phantom is useful for learning the necessary co-ordination between needle and probe for ultrasound needle guidance. This skill should initially be practised in vitro, on a device such as this.
Patel
A S
AS
Department of Radiology, Royal Perth Hospital, Western Australia.
Harrington
T J
TJ
Saunt
K S
KS
Jones
W K
WK
D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D006801:Humans; D019047:Phantoms, Imaging; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000295:instrumentation*