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McKay L, Feger J, Panoramic ultrasound. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 21 Jun 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-190760
Panoramic ultrasound is an ultrasound technique which stitches multiple B-mode images together to create a single composite image with an increased field of view (FOV) 1.
Clinical Applications
It is useful in the evaluation of masses/objects of interest which are larger than the typical FOV 1. In particular, it is useful for measuring muscle mass 2,3.
Technique
To perform this technique, the transducer is moved across the desired FOV, to create a single, elongated image 3. The reliability of the produced image can vary and often relies upon a specifically trained and experienced operator 3.
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1. Weng L, Tirumalai A, Lowery C et al. US Extended-Field-Of-View Imaging Technology. Radiology. 1997;203(3):877-80. doi:10.1148/radiology.203.3.9169720 - Pubmed
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2. Scott J, Martin D, Ploutz‐Snyder R et al. Panoramic Ultrasound: A Novel and Valid Tool for Monitoring Change in Muscle Mass. J Cachexia Sarcopenia Muscle. 2017;8(3):475-81. doi:10.1002/jcsm.12172 - Pubmed
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3. Hernández-Belmonte A, Martínez-Cava A, Pallarés J. Panoramic Ultrasound Requires a Trained Operator and Specific Evaluation Sites to Maximize Its Sensitivity: A Comprehensive Analysis of the Measurement Errors. Physiology & Behavior. 2022;248:113737. doi:10.1016/j.physbeh.2022.113737 - Pubmed
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