Chapters authored
The Role of Ultrasound in Women’s Health
Ultrasound has developed into a vital medical diagnostic tool during the past 60 years. Theodore Dussik and his brother Friederich were the first to utilize ultrasound in the 1930s and 1940s to identify a brain tumor. Ultrasonography is now used for many different situations, such as disease detection, assisting with biopsy taking, monitoring previously diagnosed abnormalities, and assessing pregnancy. Unfortunately, the general public is unaware of the role of ultrasound in women’s health for purposes other than pregnancy assessment. This chapter’s major goal is to give a comprehensive overview of the various roles that ultrasound plays in women’s health. Furthermore, this chapter aims to make the general public more aware of the importance that ultrasound plays in women’s health. The authors used a wide range of sources for this work, such as books and peer-reviewed publications. The key roles of ultrasound examination in women’s health include: assessment of female reproductive organs, determination of causes of infertility, assessment of pregnancy and related problems, and assessment of the breast and abdomen. The general public should be made aware of the importance of ultrasound in women’s health.
Part of the book: Women's Health Problems
Role of Ultrasound in Cervical Cancer Assessment
Cervical cancer is a common gynecological cancer worldwide. The use of imaging modalities for pre-treatment workups for cervical cancer is growing. Ultrasound is less expensive, faster, and more generally available than other imaging modalities for the evaluation of cervical cancer. It is also a portable imaging radiological imaging modality. The clinical application of ultrasonography in cervical cancer has been improved by sophisticated ultrasonography techniques. Ultrasound provides very precise information on the presence of tumors and the extent of localized tumors. It is also important for precise preoperative staging and assessing treatment response. In this chapter, the role of ultrasound in assessing cervical cancer will be discussed.
Part of the book: Reproductive and Gynecologic Health - Annual Volume 2024 [Working title]