Emily H T Pang1, Andy Chan2, Stephen G Ho1, Alison C Harris1. 1. 1 Department of Radiology, Vancouver General Hospital, 899 W 12th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9, Canada. 2. 2 Department of Radiology, Richmond General Hospital, Richmond, BC, Canada.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this article is to review the general principles, technique, and clinical applications of contrast-enhanced ultrasound of the liver. CONCLUSION: Proper technique and optimization of contrast-enhanced ultrasound require a balance between maintaining the integrity of the microbubble contrast agent and preserving the ultrasound signal. Established and emerging applications in the liver include diagnosis of focal lesions, aiding ultrasound-guided intervention, monitoring of therapy, and aiding surgical management.
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this article is to review the general principles, technique, and clinical applications of contrast-enhanced ultrasound of the liver. CONCLUSION: Proper technique and optimization of contrast-enhanced ultrasound require a balance between maintaining the integrity of the microbubble contrast agent and preserving the ultrasound signal. Established and emerging applications in the liver include diagnosis of focal lesions, aiding ultrasound-guided intervention, monitoring of therapy, and aiding surgical management.
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