Mechanical bioeffects from diagnostic ultrasound: AIUM consensus statements. American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine.

Diagnostic ultrasonography has provided an incredible wealth of knowledge in medicine. Few would be willing to deny the impact this modality has had on patient care, particularly for women and children. With millions of ultrasound examinations performed each year, ultrasonography remains one of the fastest growing imaging modalities. This growth is due to its low cost, real-time image display, and, to no lesser extent, its apparent lack of bioeffects.