Breast assessment using next generation handheld ultrasound device based on silicon chips: a pilot study in senology.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In breast care, ultrasound examination is a very important tool used to detect breast tumors, to monitor core needle biopsies, for preparing surgical operations, and for tracking postoperative developments. So far, stationary high-end ultrasound devices (SHUD) based on piezoelectric technology are most commonly used but lack the mobility and thus the possibility to practice point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in senology. In contrast, handheld ultrasound devices based on silicon chips (HHUD) offer a high mobility and different penetration depths through its all-in-one probe principle and thus may improve patient treatment. Therefore, this study investigates the diagnostic reliability of breast lesions examined with HHUD based on silicon chips versus those examined with SHUD

SUBMITTER: Ploger R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12831706 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature