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Complex ultrasound for differential diagnosis with digital image and video documentation: Complex ultrasound for differential diagnosis using tissue Doppler imaging (TDI) and speckle tracking

You had a special ultrasound scan.

An ultrasound examination involves sending ultrasound waves from an ultrasound probe in the body. Depending on the structure of the tissue, different numbers of ultrasound waves are reflected. These waves are then converted to images that can be viewed on a screen.

You had a special type of ultrasound scan. This enables us to judge how stiff or pliable a piece of tissue is, or how it moves.

Additional indicator

If necessary, additional letters are appended to OPS codes to indicate which side of the body is affected.

  • L: Left
  • R: Right
  • B: Both sides

Further information

Note

Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.

Source

Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).