Benefits of contrast-enhanced ultrasonography for interventional procedures
Constantin Arndt Marschner1, Johannes Rübenthaler1, Matthias Frank Froelich2
1Department of Radiology, University Hospital Munich, Ludwig-Maximilians University, Munich, Germany.
Abstract:
For evaluating unclear tumorous lesions, contrast-enhanced ultrasonography (CEUS) is an important imaging modality in addition to contrast-enhanced computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, and may provide valuable insights into the microvascularization of tumors in dynamic examinations. In interventional procedures, CEUS can make a valuable contribution in pre-, peri-, and post-interventional settings, reduce radiation exposure and, under certain circumstances, decrease the number of interventions needed for patients.
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