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C F Dietrich1, X W Cui, D G Schreiber-Dietrich

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Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) guidelines have evolved since 2004, expanding from liver applications to nearly all organ systems. This update covers established and emergent CEUS applications, including in the pancreas and kidneys.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Imaging
  • Diagnostic Ultrasound
  • Radiology

Background:

  • The European Federation of Societies for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology (EFSUMB) first published CEUS guidelines in 2004, primarily for liver applications.
  • Subsequent developments led to expanded CEUS applications beyond the liver, necessitating guideline updates in 2008 and 2011.
  • Growing interest has broadened CEUS utility across almost all organ systems, with some indications established and others considered emergent.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an updated overview of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) guidelines and applications.
  • To detail established and emergent CEUS applications across various organ systems, including the pancreas, spleen, gastrointestinal tract, kidney, adrenals, lymph nodes, perineum, and hepatobiliary system.
  • To discuss the potential role of endoscopic ultrasound in integrating CEUS into daily clinical practice.

Main Methods:

  • Review and synthesis of updated European Federation of Societies for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology (EFSUMB) guidelines.
  • Inclusion of comments, illustrations, and examples of CEUS applications in diverse organs.
  • Consideration of preliminary indications categorized as emergent CEUS applications due to limited evidence.

Main Results:

  • CEUS applications have significantly expanded beyond the liver to encompass nearly all organ systems.
  • The updated guidelines address both established and emergent CEUS indications.
  • Specific examples and discussions are provided for CEUS use in the pancreas, spleen, GI tract, kidney, adrenals, lymph nodes, perineum, and hepatobiliary system.

Conclusions:

  • CEUS is a rapidly evolving technique with widespread applications across multiple organ systems.
  • The distinction between established and emergent applications is crucial for appropriate clinical use.
  • Further integration of CEUS, potentially with endoscopic ultrasound, can enhance its routine clinical utility.