Modern Ultrasound Diagnostic Procedures in an Interdisciplinary Ultrasound Department: Challenge and Opportunities for Radiologists

Abstract

Interdisciplinary ultrasound departments are sources for modern and effective ultrasound diagnostic procedures. Radiologists have a very important role as part of these centers for the establishment of new diagnostic ultrasound modalities like contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS), image fusion between US and computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance tomography (MRI), resulting in new interventional procedures. Data acquisition and the development of solutions for PACS are also important points.