High-Frequency US in Hepatobiliary Imaging

HomeRadioGraphicsVol. 43, No. 12 PreviousNext UltrasoundRadioGraphics FundamentalsHigh-Frequency US in Hepatobiliary ImagingMichael Enea, Mindy M. Horrow Michael Enea, Mindy M. Horrow Author AffiliationsFrom the Department of Radiology, Einstein Healthcare Network/Jefferson, 5501 Old York Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19141.Address correspondence to M.M.H. (email: [email protected]).Michael EneaMindy M. Horrow Published Online:Nov 30 2023https://doi.org/10.1148/rg.230062MoreSectionsFull textPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesCiteTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked In AbstractHigh-frequency (≥12 MHz) US can be used to evaluate the liver surface and parenchyma, peripheral focal liver lesions, gallbladder wall, pericholecystic region, and bile ducts to make or confirm diagnoses that were questionable or not appreciated at standard lower-frequency US.Suggested ReadingsBrook OR, Kane RA, Tyagi G, Siewert B, Kruskal JB. 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