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Ultrasound imaging of the lactating breast: methodology and application

Donna T Geddes email

Biomedical, Biomolecular and Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Life and Physical Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Western Australia, Australia

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International Breastfeeding Journal 2009, 4:4doi:10.1186/1746-4358-4-4

Published: 29 April 2009

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Additional File 1:

Ultrasound video of milk ejection in the unsuckled breast during a breastfeed. Substantial duct dilation accompanied by milk flow is evident at milk ejection. Milk is flowing towards the right upper corner of the image where the nipple is situated.

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Additional File 2:

Ultrasound video of milk ejection in the non-expressed breast during a pumping session. Minimal duct dilation accompanied by obvious milk flow is observed at milk ejection. The nipple is situated in the upper right corner of the image.

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