Transcranial sonography window description: a proposal for a rating system

Transcranial sonography window description: a proposal for a rating system

Authors

  • Giada Cucciolini Department of Surgical, Medical, Molecular Pathology and Critical Care Medicine, University of Pisa, Via Savi 10, 56126 Pisa, Italy; Departmental Structure of Neuroanesthesia and Intensive Care, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Pisana, Via Paradisa 2, 56124 Pisa, Italy

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Published

2025-07-31

How to Cite

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Cucciolini G. Transcranial sonography window description: a proposal for a rating system. Ultrasound J. 2025;17(1):36. Accessed January 30, 2026. https://www.mattioli1885journals.com/index.php/theultrasoundjournal/article/view/18155