Contrast‐Enhanced Ultrasound Guidance for Interventional Procedures. (4th February 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kessner, Rivka; Nakamoto, Dean A.; Kondray, Victor; Partovi, Sasan; Ahmed, Yasmine; Azar, Nami
• Is Part Of: Journal of ultrasound in medicine. Volume 38:Number 10(2019)
• Page Start: 2541
• Page End: 2557
• Publication Date: 2019-02-04
• Subjects: contrast‐enhanced ultrasound -- interventional procedures -- ultrasound guidance -- utility; Ultrasonics in medicine -- Periodicals; Ultrasonics; Ultrasonography; Ultrasonics in medicine; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Periodicals; 616.07543
• DOI: 10.1002/jum.14955
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0278-4297

Abstract

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.