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that retracts the probe in 2.5 mm increments for tomographic prostate imaging. The universal probe clamp provides compatibility with any biplane or radial scanning probe. A universal pole mount permits mounting onto various floor stands and the portable table mount provides compatibility with any exam table.
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mits visualization of minute detail in high-contrast anatomical areas. Over a dozen preset study protocols facilitate patient setup, with an additional 16 fullscan series offering variations in gantry tilt, table indexing, slice thickness, scan time, kV, and mA.
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Endovaginal Ultrasound
Digital Thermal Videoprinter
Film Recorder Primarily engineered for magnetic resonance and computed tomography, the Multi-Imager rM-10 PLUS is a multiformat film recorder with an extremely high resolution (1900-line) monitor featuring switch-selectable automatic interlacing that virtually eliminates video raster lines. The recorder is capable of accommodating three film sizes (8" • 10", l l ~' • 14", and i4" • 17") and producing up to eight preprogrammed formats of 1 through 24 images on a single sheet of film, depending on film size and image shape.
A videoprinter that produces hard copy from many different types of video displays, the Axiom| TX2000 reproduces any character font or complex graphic from the standard video port of a C A D / CAM system, computer terminal, or any instrument using a raster-scan video display. Compatibility with different video displays is programmed from the front panel using printed menus. No hardware interface or special software is needed.
A high-resolution endovaginal ultrasound probe from Diasonics features a 100 ~ sector angle with a 10 ~ image offset to allow complete interrogation of the uterus, ovaries, and adnexal structures. High-frequency 7.5 M H z imaging, in conjunction with Diasonics' SPA 1000 TM ultrasound system, provides lateral and axial resolution to facilitate visualization of pelvic anatomy, determine early fetal viability, and evaluate follicular development.
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Multitasking CT Scanner
Transrectal Probe To increase probe ultrasound accuracy in volumetric measurements, the new Ultra-Step TM has a two-way control knob for positioning and a push lever
The Tomoscan LX is designed for highvolume imaging departments. Simultaneous scanning, image reconstruction, display, analysis, and storage capabilities are provided by dual computers, each with its own Philips 68020 microprocessor and 380 Mbyte disk. A sampling rate of 789 views per second delivers virtually instantaneous images. Spatial resolution of 0.40 mm per-
Electronic Video Endoscopy Fujinon's high-resolution EVE system offers a complete range of upper and lower videoscopes for virtually every gastrointestinal application, including laser procedures. In addition, an electronic video endoscopy module system enables use of most current fiber and rigid scopes with this model. The entire EVE system, including video processor,
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