title: [The current status and view of the future of abdominal and superficial organ ultrasonography].
abstract: Ultrasonography, one of the physiological function examinations, is essential to practical medicine. It is superior to CT and MRI in safety, as well as real-time and spatial resolution. Diagnostic ultrasound is usually performed in B-mode and Doppler-mode. In addition to these modes, elastography and contrast-enhanced ultrasonography have sometimes been used for further examination. Recently, ultrasonography with a new application for diagnosis and therapy and unique technology are being watched with interest. The current status and view of the future regarding abdominal and superficial organ ultrasonography will be introduced.
authors.affiliation: 1st Department of Integrated Medicine, Saitama Medical Center, Jichi Medical University, Saitama 330-8503, Japan. kiyoka@jichi.ac.jp
authors.forename: Kiyoka
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Omoto
mesh_terms: D000005:Abdomen / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D054459:Elasticity Imaging Techniques / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement / Q000379:methods*; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000379:methods*