Contrast-enhanced ultrasonography
Authors:
Marek Mechl; Andrea Šprláková-Puková; Jakub Foukal; Miriam Šmajerová; Šárka Bohatá; Vlastimil Válek
Authors‘ workplace:
Klinika radiologie a nukleární medicíny LF MU a FN Brno
Published in:
Čas. Lék. čes. 2018; 157: 175-180
Category:
Review Article
Overview
Review summarizes state of the art of contrast-enhanced ultrasonography (CEUS), pinpoints technical basics and also economical comparison with other imaging methods. Most often indications of CEUS in different anatomical regions with differential diagnosis are discussed.
Keywords:
ultrasound, contrast agent, imaging methods
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