This poster was previously presented in Spanish at the 2010 Congreso Nacional SERAM (A Coruña)
Keywords:
Ultrasound physics, Abdomen, Education and training, Ultrasound, Ultrasound-Colour Doppler, Ultrasound-Spectral Doppler, Technical aspects, Diagnostic procedure, Contrast agent-intravenous, Tissue characterisation, Artifacts
Authors:
T. Fontanilla; Madrid/ES
DOI:
10.1594/ecr2012/C-0511
Purpose
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PURPOSE
Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) is being used increasingly in Europe and worldwide with a continuously expanding range of clinical applications [1-3].
The use of contrast-enhanced ultrasound requires specific contrast programs and settings in high-standard machines.
But the human factor is also determining.
It is of outmost importance that the radiologist has the skills required to optimize the explorations.
Although most of the explorations can be performed using the standard presets of the different machines,
there are many variables that can be handled so as to improve the diagnostic performance of CEUS.
The PURPOSE of this educational presentation is twofold:
- To discuss the handling of variables,
from a practical standpoint,
focusing on tips and tricks.
- To explain the different artefacts,
pitfalls and problems which may lead to a low-quality exploration or to diagnostic error.
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