5-88 Image Optimization
5.15 Elastography
CAUTION:
Elastography images are provided for reference only, not for
confirming diagnoses.
Elastography imaging is an option.
Linear probes L12-4s and L14-6Ns under thyroid and breast exam modes support the
Elastography function.
 Items that appear in the menu or the soft menus are dependent upon preset, which
can be changed or set through "[Setup] -> [Image Preset]"; please refer to "5.16
Image Preset" for details.
5.15.1 Basic Procedure for Elastography
1. Perform a B scan to locate the region.
2. Select the appropriate probe and exam mode.
3. Click [Elasto] on the soft menu or press the user-defined key to enter the mode.
Adjust the ROI according to the actual situation.
4. Select the probe according to the experience and actual situation.
5. Adjust the image parameters to obtain the optimized image and necessary
information.
6. Adjust the ROI on the frozen image if necessary.
7. Save the image or review the image if necessary.
8. Perform measurement or add comments/body marks to the image if necessary.
9. Estimate the hardness of lesions according to the results.
10. Press <B> to return to B mode.
5.15.2 Pressure Hint Curve
The screen displays the pressure curve in real time:
The X-axis represents time and the Y-axis represents pressure.
ROI Adjustment
Description
To adjust the width and position of the ROI in Elasto imaging.
Operation When the ROI box is solid line, roll the trackball to change its position.
When the ROI box is a dotted line, roll the trackball to change the size.
Press <Set> to switch between the solid line and the dotted line status.
Smooth
Description
To adjust the smooth feature of the Elasto image.
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