Ultrasound-fusion image creation and spleen stiffness measurement.

A). A convex probe is used to visualize the spleen on the left side. At this time, the splenic hilar portion is drawn with the maximum diameter. An ultrasound-fusion image is created by sliding the convex probe from head to tail between the same ribs. (B) The spleen stiffness is measured on the same ribs by TE, a self-made device, and position sensor. The Logic E9 monitor is split into two images, with the ultrasound-fusion image on the right. By vibrating the fusion image, the possibility of measuring the stiffness by TE is determined. TE = transient elastography.
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