Contrast enhanced ultrasound in the liver using low mechanical index - What is the difference?

被引：13

作者：

Becker, D ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Kreiskrankenhaus Eckernforde, Med Klin, D-24340 Eckernforde, Germany

来源：

ULTRASCHALL IN DER MEDIZIN | 2002年 / 23卷 / 06期

关键词：

echo-enhancing agents; liver tumor; low-MI scanning;

D O I：

10.1055/s-2002-36170

中图分类号：

O42 [声学];

学科分类号：

070206 ; 082403 ;

摘要：

Echo-enhancing agents (EEA), also known as ultrasound contrast media, have improved the diagnostic potential of gastroenterologic ultrasound within the last years. Initially used to increase color-Doppler signals the potential to use harmonic waves being generated by the use of HAS was established later. The effect was based upon the distraction of the EEA bubbles and the resulting pseudo-Doppler signal, the exam was carried out with high ultrasound energy and intermittent switching on and off of the ultrasound beam. Using this effect in real-time during continuous scanning is possible since the introduction of new HAS with a flexible shell. This flexible shell oscillates during the scan process emitting harmonic signals. This new technology opens new possibilities for the detection of liver tumors including the possible characterisation. The detection rate for liver metastases can be increased by app. 40% with this new technology. Correct sonographic characterisation of liver tumors can be achieved in nearly 100% more cases.

引用

页码：397 / 402

页数：6

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