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Review
. 2019 Oct;38(10):2541-2557.
doi: 10.1002/jum.14955. Epub 2019 Feb 4.

Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound Guidance for Interventional Procedures

Rivka Kessner  1 , Dean A Nakamoto  1 , Victor Kondray  1 , Sasan Partovi  1 , Yasmine Ahmed  1 , Nami Azar  1
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Review

Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound Guidance for Interventional Procedures

Rivka Kessner et al. J Ultrasound Med. 2019 Oct.

Abstract

Since its introduction, contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) has gained an important role in the diagnosis and management of abdominal and pelvic diseases. Contrast-enhanced ultrasound can improve lesion detection rates as well as success rates of interventional procedures when compared to conventional ultrasound alone. Additionally, CEUS enables the interventionalist to assess the dynamic enhancement of different tissues and lesions, without the adverse effects of contrast-enhanced computed tomography, such as exposure to ionizing radiation and nephrotoxicity from iodinated contrast material. This review article describes the various applications and advantages of the use of CEUS to enhance performance of ultrasound-guided interventions in the abdomen and pelvis.

Keywords: contrast-enhanced ultrasound; interventional procedures; ultrasound guidance; utility.

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