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A universal platform for small parts ultrasound

Small parts imaging is one of the fastest growing segments of ultrasound exams for clinicians around the world. Its wide array of applications includes assessing diseases and disorders of superficial organs like testicles and the thyroid, as well as assessing musculoskeletal injuries like sprains and tears.

Demonstrated results in small parts ultrasound

  1. 64%

    improved penetration with the mL26-8 transducer

    64%

    improved penetration with the mL26-8 transducer

    The mL26-8 transducer offers 36% improved spatial resolution and 64% improved penetration in superficial applications.1

  2. 85%

    increased efficiency

    85%

    increased efficiency

    The uniform crystals of PureWave transducer technology are 85% more efficient.2

  3. 54%

    reduction in number of button pushes

    54%

    reduction in number of button pushes

    NextGen AutoSCAN reduces button pushes by up to 54% with pixel-by-pixel real time optimization.3

Elevating small parts imaging

Philips has developed a complete ultrasound solution for small parts assessment, providing all-in-one functionality with exceptional imaging and complementary clinical tools.

Image quality, advanced insights, workflow and support

  • Image quality: Assess small parts with exceptional detail resolution and outstanding penetration, confidently guide needles during interventional procedures, and detect small vessel blood flow with minimal artifacts.
  • Advanced insights: Use tissue stiffness to assess thyroid lesions.
  • Workflow: Benefit from an efficient and intuitive experience with outstanding ease of use, improved image uniformity,4 and reduced need for repeat scans.5
  • Trusted partner: Experience a partner who offers support that is tailored to your needs and teams.

Advanced tools for small parts imaging

  • Philips eL18-4 PureWave transducer provides thin-slice imaging and incorporates real-time strain elastography and quantitative shear wave elastography. 
  • MicroFlow Imaging detects small vessel blood flow with high resolution and minimal artifacts.
  • xMatrix technology enables 3D imaging of the thyroid.
  • Next Gen AutoSCAN adaptively adjusts image brightness and reduces the need for user adjustment while improving transducer plunkability.5

Image gallery

  • Thyroid
    Thyroid
  • Testicle with Flow Viewer
    Testicle with Flow Viewer
  • Ocular with Flow Viewer
    Ocular with Flow Viewer
  • Thyroid with Flow Viewer
    Thyroid with Flow Viewer
  • Thyroid Mass with Flow Viewer
    Thyroid Mass with Flow Viewer

If we can increase our confidence in the subtle diagnosis at the time of scanning, we can triage the subsequent investigation pathway appropriately and prevent delayed diagnoses.

Dr. Andrew McNeill
Consultant radiologist
Freeman Hospital Newcastle upon Tyne NHS Hospitals Trust, UK
Epiq ultrasound

Documentation

The eL18-4 Pure Wave linear array with MicroFlow Imaging
PDF|(1.95 MB)
Footnotes
  1. Compared to the predecessor L15-7iO.
  2. When compared to traditional piezoelectric (PZT) material in converting electrical input into acoustic output.
  3. Compared to the predecessor L15-7iO.
  4. When comparing release 10 performance to release 7 performance.
  5. In 84% of cases, user opinion was that, after the use of post-processing controls, a repeat scan due to unsatisfactory image quality resulting from inappropriate imaging settings was not required. Based on a sample size of n=37 users.
Disclaimer
Results are specific to the institution where they were obtained and may not reflect the results achievable at other institutions. Results in other cases may vary.