Release

RSNA 20086

Discover the New Release 6

in General Imaging Ultrasound
Genoa, Italy (July 10, 2009) - Esaote, a global leader in Ultrasound technology, invites
you to discover the latest innovations of the MyLab™GOLD Platform systems and
the New Release - vers 6 - for Abdominal, Small Parts, Breast, Musculoskeletal and
Ob/Gyn Imaging.

ElaXto*:
further probes and applications
additional pentacolor palette
CnTITM improvements
Virtual Navigator - new features
New BE1123 3D/4D endocavity probe
High definition zoom
3D/4D improvements
LA332 linear IQ probe: discover A Universe Under The MillimiterTM in OB

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 ElaXto*: further probes and applications
Discover the new Esaote probes and
applications available with the advanced
ElaXto Technology. Breast, Thyroid and
Musculoskeletal clinical fields can now have
access to the innovative ElaXto non-
invasive method to support the physician in
assessing tissue elasticity.
When a mechanical compression or
vibration is applied, generally some tissues
get deformed less than others. The
differences in tissue responses are detected
and visualized in real-time by the ElaXto
Courtesy of:
processing algorithms through different In shoulder, ElaXto clearly shows areas of soft elasticity compared to the
graphical representations which help the surrounding areas: an additional information to the B-Mode imaging.

physician in the daily clinical routine.

The ElaXto visualization system highlights
the particularly soft and/or hard structures in In shoulder, ElaXto clearly shows areas of soft elasticity compared to the
comparison with tissues with mean surrounding areas: an additional information to the B-Mode imaging.
elasticity. A further step towards tissue
characterization.
The introduction of ElaXto on the new
transducers represents a further innovative
aspect of the Esaote systems:
• LA435 High Frequency Linear Probe
(18 MHz): thanks to the very high
frequency the probe can achieve
detailed superficial imaging. ElaXto
Technology offers the possibility of
increasing diagnostic level capability in
tendons, muscles, superficial masses,
etc.
• BL433 High Frequency 3D/4D Linear
Probe: this innovative transducer
combines the double advantage of
iQProbe and Appleprobe technology
and design. ElaXto makes BL433 even
more exclusive due to the widest
diagnostic capability in breast imaging.

In thyroid, ElaXto clearly shows low-elasticity area in correspondence of

the lesion detected by B-Mode imaging: a valid contribution for a better
diagnostic confidence.

In tendons, ElaXto clearly shows areas with different elasticity: an

additional tool for tendons screening and follow-up of recovery
procedures.

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 ElaXto*: additional pentacolor palette
Discover the additional pentacolor palette
which provides the physician an higher
chrominance resolution scale, very useful
in these clinical cases where color
discrimination pattern is of paramount
importance for diagnostic confidence. A
higher resolution step in Tissue Elasticity
assessment.

Potential Papilloma Potential Carcinoma or Cyst

Carcinoma Carcinoma

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 CnTITM improvements
Discover the revolutionary real-time circulation. The new color palette ensure
technology capable to implement the optimal contrast resolution and allow
innovative contrast media ultrasound the user to appreciate even very small
procedures is now available with new details. Moreover the Ocra, Yellow and
improvements: the CnTI™-Contrast B/W maps are also available.
Tuned Imaging technology opens new Cardiac, vascular, small parts,
horizons for all advanced applications interventional and endocavitary
using the latest generation of ultrasound (gynecology and urology) applications
contrast agents. with dedicated cardio/radio presets,
The optimization of transmission process transducers, biopsy and radiofrequency
and user presets provides the best image kits complete the CnTI™ mode
quality for any clinical need, either in the capabilities.
visualization of macro and micro

Virtual Navigator - new features

Discover the new features of the Virtual
Navigator Advanced Technology.

• New User Interface: simpler, more

intuitive and more suitable to the
ultrasound modality. The new user
interface simply displays two working
envinronments: the icons on the right
clearly describe the clinical workflow
for Fusion Imaging. The virtual
keyboard in the bottom area includes
all parameters and settings for
procedure optimization and fine
tuning.

• Ultrasound Volume Navigation: the

new functionalities of Virtual Navigator
increase its potentialities in particular
clinical fields. The US Volume
Navigation gives the possibility to
acquire an ultrasound dataset and
navigate directly on it without any
registration.

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 • Multi Data-Set Management: the
Multi Data-Set Management allows to
compare different series belonging to
the same study or an ultrasound
volume on CT/MR dataset in triplanar
view.

• DICOM Storage: The DICOM export

to PACS of all images and clips
stored during an examination allows
to save in DICOM format all images
and clips belonging to the patient
studies. The DICOM series are not
exported and the data are sent to the
defined PACS. Moreover, the new
Ultrasound target permits to define
the targets in the Ultrasound window.

New BE1123 3D/4D endocavity probe

Discover the new BE1123 Volumetric focusing reliable diagnoses in early
Endocavitary Probe. It offers interesting pregnancy. In 3D/4D imaging, it
solutions both in early pregnancy, concretely offers an amazing image
gynaecologic, endorectal quality in volume rendering, both
examinations and can regarding surface reconstruction and
be considered a real details resolution.
advanced diagnostic tool in The new and modern ergonomic design
3D technology. makes it completely innovative in the shaft
In combination with the state-of-the-art shape and smoothed tip, while the handle
3D/4D software package (including TMI, shape and its misalignment as respects to
TPI, VRA, TSI imaging modalities), the the shaft strongly improve the daily
BE1123 can provide important results in operator workflow.
Volume Rendering - Oblique cut

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 High definition zoom
Discover the new High definition zoom High definition zoom only acquires the
now available in real-time as alternative to image inside the ROI (Region Of Interest).
the conventional zoom. As a result, spatial resolution, contrast
The choice between high resolution zoom resolution, frame rate are maximized so
and conventional zoom can be performed that even the smallest structures can be
according to the user preferences. clearly visualised and analysed.
HD Zoom vs Std Zoom

3D/4D improvements
Discover the new feature introduced to
further extend the 3D/4D package with
particular attention to:
• Volume Rendering Quality
Improvement
Discover the improvements in 3D/4D
Imaging quality specially dedicated to
Ob/Gyn applications. The main features
are basically related to a significative
improvement of volume rendering and
daily workflow for all users, with extreme
noise reduction, advanced 3D filtering and
new dedicated maps.
An increased volume resolution and a
better rendering reconstruction - together
with new colour palette - make the 3D/4D
Imaging modality more impressive and
efficient in visualizing fetal details.
• Volume Imaging Workflow
The reduced steps and keystrokes to
perform dedicated adjustments allow for
an easier and more accurate focusing on
the region-of-interest.
The results are a higher quality in volume
rendering (more detailed even in depth), a
significant improvement in volume rate
and an immediate easiness in obtaining a
high quality visualization in the fastest
way.

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 • Extended Post-Processing
Analysis Capability

VRA – Automatic Contour Detection VCI – Curved Line

Fast and accurate new algorithm was One of the two planes defining the
introduced, allowing the clinician to thickness of the slice can be curved in a
automatically determine the contour of parabolic shape to better follow patologies
Hypoechoic or Hyperechoic target. This or anatomic areas whose extension and
will descrease substantially the time morphology does not lie on a plane.
needed for an accurate Volume Refer to the example for the endometrium
Calculation: one click only to reach the or uterus, in general: in TSI mode, the
target. upper cut line can be curved by using the
proper key “Concavity” on the softkey bar.

VRA – Volume Segmentation

After measuring a volume in the VRA
environment, the extrapolated data can be
memorized and visualized together with
the original volume, to retrieve the
information regarding the position of the
zone analized. The surface representing VRA – Measure on Orientable Planes
the portion of VRA measured volume can With the measure avaiable on orientable
be visualized together with the original planes is now possible to rotate the
volume. Different Palette are available. selected plane along each of the 3D axes
Use the transparency control to obtain the for volume measuring.
best visualization of both volumes.

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 LA332 linear IQ probe:
discover A Universe Under The MillimiterTM in OB
Discover A Universe Under The advanced ergonomic AppleProbe
MillimiterTM in OB with the new approach - which allows both the
LA332 wideband linear AppleProbe conventional and innovative grip solutions
- the next generation of transducer - - means flexibility of use and comfort in a
which combines the double advantage variety of exam positions.
of iQProbe and Appleprobe technology The LA332 can provide multi-frequency
design, representing a unique opportunity operative working modalities in all
for examination efficiency. LA332 reflects available modes (B, Tissue Enhancement
the continuous commitment of Esaote to Imaging, XView, MView, Colour-Power
develop the best of ergonomics matched Doppler, Spectral PW Doppler and Radio
RF
with high performance. The image Frequency Based QIMT- RFQAS
resolution and detail in combination with Imaging), offering exclusive images and
penetration capability in abdominal and unmatched diagnostic capabilities in the
obstetrics imaging makes the LA332 a first trimester pregnancy.
very impressive probe for evaluating LA332: A Universe Under The MillimiterTM
structures even in deep details. The in Obstetric Imaging.

* ElaXto is not available for sales in the US market.

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Technology and features of the Release 6 are system/configuration

dependent.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
For further details, please contact your Esaote sales representative:
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