The history of breast ultrasound.
What began as a laboratory-based spin-off of military technology has matured over the past 50 years into an integral part of the breast imaging armamentarium. It has revolutionized the evaluation of breast abnormalities and has provided a rapid, cost-effective, and accurate guidance method for a wide range of interventional techniques. Subsequent improvements in technology will only serve to further enhance its pivotal clinical role.
Dempsey
Peter J
PJ
Division of Diagnostic Imaging, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA.
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