Benefits of contrast enhanced ultrasound in intervention

Marschner, Constantin Arndt; Rübenthaler, Johannes; Froelich, Matthias Frank; Schwarze, Vincent; Clevert, Dirk-André

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Review Article

Benefits of contrast enhanced ultrasound in intervention

Constantin Arndt Marschner¹, Johannes Rübenthaler¹, Matthias Frank Froelich², Vincent Schwarze¹, Dirk-André Clevert¹

¹Department of Radiology, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
²Institute of Clinical Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University Medical Centre Mannheim, Germany., Mannheim, Germany

Corresponding Author: Dirk-André Clevert ,Tel: +49 89 440073620, Fax: +49 89 440078832, Email: dirk.clevert@med.uni-muenchen.de

Received: June 3, 2020; Accepted: November 19, 2020. Published online: November 19, 2020.

ABSTRACT

For evaluating unclear tumorous lesions, CEUS is an important imaging modality next to contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and may provide valuable insights into the microvascularization of tumors through its dynamic examination. In interventional procedures, CEUS can make a valuable contribution in pre-, peri- and post-interventional settings, reduce radiation exposure and, under certain circumstances, the number of interventions for the patient.

Keywords: Contrast-enhanced ultrasound; Tissue vascularization; Real-time imaging; Intervention; Ultrasound