THI and CHI can help to detect focal lesions in dense breasts. Both modes can make it easier to perform ultrasound-guided biopsies of focal breast lesions.
Diagnostic ultrasound is not totally free of side effects. Therefore, the principle of good clinical practise and ALARA must be considered. In particular inpulsed wave Doppler examinations critical values can be exceeded. Potentially, damage can be the result. Also ultrasound contrast agents are not absolutely free of side effects. The most important risk, of course, are ultrasound examinations performed by inadequat skilled physicians.
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