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Comparison of Two Modalities: Ultrasound versus Computed Tomography

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Neurosonography of the Pre-Term Neonate

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Abstract

If one compares the diagnostic spectrum and efficacy of two competing imaging methods, a multitude of objectives need to be assessed; these include degree of invasiveness, ease of performance, cost, and associated noxious effects as well as accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity. While several of these items can be addressed squarely and unequivocally, others are more difficult to discuss. There is copious literature on the accuracy of computed tomography (CT), including large autopsy series2, 5, 38, 39 There are also sufficient literature data concerning clinical comparison of sonography and CT, particularly on intracerebral hemorrhage and ventricular dilatation. However, fewer data are available on ultrasonic clinicopathologic correlations, and at this writing there are no major series of postmortem ultrasound- CT comparisons. Nevertheless, there are sufficient clinical observations in the literature to permit a general comparison of the two modalities. In the course of this discussion, we will also refer to our own clinical experiences.

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Schellinger, D. (1986). Comparison of Two Modalities: Ultrasound versus Computed Tomography. In: Grant, E.G. (eds) Neurosonography of the Pre-Term Neonate. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-8603-2_7

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