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E14CL4b User Guide (16-01277-EN-02) 9
Endorectal Imaging with E14CL4b
E14CL4b is designed for simultaneous biplane imaging of the prostate.
Adjusting Image Area and Using Expanded Sector (Trapezoidal View)
The width of the image area can be adjusted using the Width key on the
scanner’s control panel. See the applicable system user guide for instructions.
With the Expanded Sector feature and E14CL4b, you can increase the
transverse sector angle from a default width of 140° to 180°. And, you can
increase the default sagittal view of 65mm to a trapezoidal view, which
provides an additional 15°on each side.
Figure 3. Dotted lines indicating expanded sectors on E14CL4b
Puncture and Biopsy Facilities
Puncture and biopsy are possible with the E14CL4b transducer. The puncture
attachment is illustrated in the following pages with a brief description of its use and
operating instructions.
Puncture Attachment UA1232
Puncture attachment UA1232 (Fig. 4) is designed for transperineal puncture
and biopsy.
It consists of:
• A needle guide and a mounting ring with a lock screw. The needle guide comprises
9 parallel guide channels, spaced 5mm apart, each with an internal diameter of
2.1mm, suitable for an 14 Gauge needle.
WARNING Colo-w1
Do not use excessive force during insertion. Do not make excessive lateral
movements during or after insertion. Risk of injury or tissue damage to the
patient could occur under certain circumstances. A digital palpation of the
rectum may need to be carried out by a clinician prior to insertion or use of the
probe as a precautionary measure.