Speckle reduction is a crucial image processing technique in general imaging ultrasound, designed to enhance diagnostic clarity by minimizing speckle noise. This granular, texture-like artifact inherently degrades ultrasound image quality, obscuring fine details and making interpretation challenging. By applying advanced algorithms, speckle reduction improves contrast resolution and border delineation, leading to sharper, more homogeneous images. This enhancement is vital for accurate pathology detection and precise measurements in various general imaging applications, empowering medical professionals with clearer visualization for confident diagnoses.
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