Echogenic polymer coating: does it improve needle visualization in sonographically guided biopsy?
Bergin
Diane
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Department of Radiology, Duke University Medical Center, Box 3808, Durham, NC 27710, USA.
Pappas
John N
JN
Hwang
Janice J
JJ
Sheafor
Douglas H
DH
Paulson
Erik K
EK
D000307:Adrenal Gland Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology*; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001707:Biopsy, Needle / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D020099:Coated Materials, Biocompatible; D015350:Contrast Sensitivity; D004301:Doppler Effect; D005260:Female; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology*; D008206:Lymphatic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010182:Pancreatic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology*; D011108:Polymers; D011446:Prospective Studies; D013158:Splenic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology*; D014463:Ultrasonography
D020099:Coated Materials, Biocompatible; D011108:Polymers