System Overview
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Table 3-9 lists important information about small parts studies.
NOTE
Breast imaging is intended for adjunctive evaluation.
Tr a n s c r a n i a l S t u d i e s
For information about transcranial studies, see “Vascular Studies” on page 68.
Tr a n s e s o p h a g e a l E c h o c a rd i o g r a p h y (TEE) Studies
For information about transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) studies, see “Car-
diac Studies” on page 64.
Vascular Studies
Vascular studies are performed to obtain images that can be used for
• Detecting vessel size, contour, and patency
•Characterizing obstructions and abnormalities
• Determining blood flow patterns and velocities
• Imaging and measuring anatomic parameters of vessels
• Detecting structural irregularities
Table 3-10 lists important information about vascular studies.
Ta b l e 3 - 9 S m a l l Pa r t s S t u d i e s
Target Approach Patients
Thyroid Neck Adult, pediatric, and neonatal
Scrotum Scrotal sac Adult and pediatric males
Breast Breast Adult and pediatric