Endocavitary Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound

Vollert, Kurt; Clevert, Dirk Andre und Kleffel, Timm (2022): Endocavitary Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound. In: Röfo : Fortschritte Auf Dem Gebiet der Röntgenstrahlen und der Bildgebenden Verfahren, Bd. 194, Nr. 11: S. 1204-1214

Abstract

Background Ultrasound is one of the most important imaging methods in the daily routine. Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) has put ultrasound on equal footing with computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging in many areas. Although ultrasound contrast agents are commonly administered intravenously, endocavitary application as performed in the case of iodine-containing contrast agents is also possible. Method Based on the current literature, this overview provides information regarding possible endocavitary applications of ultrasound contrast agents as they are used and could be used in the daily routine in radiology. Examples are provided to illustrate the advantages and disadvantages of clinical use. Results and Conclusion Endocavitary CEUS broadens the spectrum of possible ultrasound applications and can be safely used for patient diagnosis and treatment. The method can be safely used for diagnosis and patient management, particularly in patients in whom examinations including exposure to radiation with iodine-containing contrast agents may be contraindicated and who have limited mobility due to disease severity. Citation Format Vollert K, Clevert DA, Kleffel T. Endocavitary Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound. Fortschr Rontgenstr 2022;DOI: 10.1055/a-1826-0325 Background Ultrasound is one of the most important imaging methods in the daily routine. Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) has put ultrasound on equal footing with computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging in many areas. Although ultrasound contrast agents are commonly administered intravenously, endocavitary application as performed in the case of iodine-containing contrast agents is also possible. Method Based on the current literature, this overview provides information regarding possible endocavitary applications of ultrasound contrast agents as they are used and could be used in the daily routine in radiology. Examples are provided to illustrate the advantages and disadvantages of clinical use. Results and Conclusion Endocavitary CEUS broadens the spectrum of possible ultrasound applications and can be safely used for patient diagnosis and treatment. The method can be safely used for diagnosis and patient management, particularly in patients in whom examinations including exposure to radiation with iodine-containing contrast agents may be contraindicated and who have limited mobility due to disease severity. Citation Format Vollert K, Clevert DA, Kleffel T. Endocavitary Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound. Fortschr Rontgenstr 2022;DOI: 10.1055/a-1826-0325

• Dokumententyp: Zeitschriftenartikel
• Fakultät: Medizin
• Themengebiete: 600 Technik, Medizin, angewandte Wissenschaften > 610 Medizin und Gesundheit
• ISSN: 1438-9029
• Sprache: Englisch