Advances in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Ultrasound Imaging

The last two decades have witnessed unprecedented developments of new imaging systems making use of 3-D visualization - systems that have revolutionized diagnostic radiology. Now, for the first time, this groundbreaking resource offers exclusive coverage of the latest techniques in both diagnostic and therapeutic 3-D ultrasound imaging instrumentation and techniques. Providing a solid overview of potential applications in clinical practice, engineers and researchers find need-to-know details on major diseases, including vascular diseases, breast cancer, cardiac abnormalities, prostate cancer. Moreover, the book covers state-of-the-art computer-aided diagnosis strategies and presents innovative treatments enabled by advances in ultrasound technology.