Very high frequency (VHF) ultrasonic imaging

Ultrasonic imaging in the frequency range beyond 20 MHz is considered the next frontier in diagnostic ultrasound with applications in dermatology, ophthalmology and intravascular imaging. These applications and potential challenges are reviewed.

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