B-Mode is a two-dimensional ultrasound image display composed of bright dots representing the ultrasound echoes
B-Mode is a two-dimensional ultrasound image display composed of bright dots representing the ultrasound echoes. The brightness of each dot is determined by the amplitude of the returned echo signal. These images allow for visualization and quantification of anatomical structures, as well as for the visualization of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Lesions such as tumors and atherosclerotic plaques can be identified and the extent of disease burden can be quantified.
In addition, the B-Mode can be used for image guided injections by enabling real-time imaging of needle placement of an injection or aspiration procedure. Example procedures include injection of chemicals, DNA or other biochemical compounds/materials into tissue regions that can be clearly seen within the image area; extraction of fluids and/or cells under image guidance for biopsy, bio-assays and analysis is also possible.
Image-guided injection into the portal vein of an intact mouse, using a 30G needle; this procedure could be used for injection of tumor cells as a model of tumor metastasis, preventing unnecessary surgery to open the abdomen, identify the vessel and perform the injection.
The images can be exported as still images (TIFF, BMP), video cine loops (AVI, GIFF, DICOM).
User friendly interface allows measurements to be performed: including lengths, areas.
B-Mode imaging is included as part of the basic Vevo 2100 and Vevo 770 Imaging Systems.
