Investigation of the Potential Windows and Methods for Viewing the Tongue Using Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound

This study investigates prospective windows sonography use to examine the tongue externally, lessening invasive measures currently used to diagnose and treat pathology. Based on results of this study, five of eight windows and methods tested were shown to have potential for evaluating the tongue externally. These were shown to be reproducible, acceptable windows for sonographers, providing a prospective means for sonographic evaluation of the tongue with hopes of developing a standardized protocol.
Source: Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Category: Radiology Authors: Tags: Original Research Source Type: research