Ultrasound Diagnostic Mode for Kidney Stone and Soft Tissue Calculi Detection
Abstract
The article describes a novel ultrasound diagnostic mode for the detection of physical density anomalies. The mode is developed at the Research and Practical Medical Radiology Center. Its function is based on a raw radiofrequency data analysis. The data is received from the Doppler channel of an ultrasound machine. It is shown that a screening for small kidney stones and soft tissue microcalcifications could benefit from our novel diagnostic mode. We also provide recommendations on adjusting any ultrasound machine for improved calculi detection.
About the Authors
N. S. Kulberg
Research and Practical Center of Medical Radiology, Moscow Healthcare Department
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
A. I. Gromov
Moscow State Medical University of Medicine and Dentistry named after A. I. Evdokoimov, Ministry of Healthcare of Russia
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
D. V. Leonov
Research and Practical Center of Medical Radiology, Moscow Healthcare Department
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
L. V. Osipov
Research and Practical Center of Medical Radiology, Moscow Healthcare Department
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
M. S. Usanov
Federal Research Center «Computer Science and Control» RAS
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
S. P. Morozov
Research and Practical Center of Medical Radiology, Moscow Healthcare Department
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
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Review
For citations:
Kulberg N.S., Gromov A.I., Leonov D.V., Osipov L.V., Usanov M.S., Morozov S.P. Ultrasound Diagnostic Mode for Kidney Stone and Soft Tissue Calculi Detection. Radiology - Practice. 2018;(1):37-49. (In Russ.)
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