Contrast-enhanced ultrasound in abdominal imaging

Abdom Imaging. 2012 Feb;37(1):1-19. doi: 10.1007/s00261-011-9796-8.

Abstract

The administration of a contrast agent is considered an essential tool to evaluate abdominal diseases using Ultrasound. The most targeted organ is the liver, especially to characterize focal liver lesions and to assess the response to percutaneous treatment. However, the expanding abdominal indications of contrast-enhanced ultrasound make this technique an important tool in the assessment of organ perfusion including the evaluation of ischemic, traumatic, and inflammatory diseases.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Abdomen / diagnostic imaging*
  • Abdominal Injuries / diagnostic imaging
  • Contrast Media*
  • Humans
  • Intestines / diagnostic imaging
  • Kidney / diagnostic imaging
  • Liver / diagnostic imaging
  • Pancreas / diagnostic imaging
  • Spleen / diagnostic imaging
  • Ultrasonography, Interventional
  • Wounds, Nonpenetrating / diagnostic imaging

Substances

  • Contrast Media