Abstract
Ultrasound was introduced as a new tool in medical diagnosis in 1947. This technology is based on transmission of high-frequency sound waves or pressure waves through a medium. Unlike electromagnetic waves, sound waves cannot be transmitted through a vacuum or gas.
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Plies, W., Stief, M. (2001). Basic Principles and Technology. In: Rösch, T., Will, U., Chang, K.J. (eds) Longitudinal Endosonography. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-59516-5_1
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