Contrast Media in Ultrasonography: Basic Principles and Clinical Applications

✍ Scribed by Emilio Quaia MD (auth.), Emilio Quaia MD (eds.)

Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg
Year: 2005
Tongue: English
Leaves: 2004
Series: Medical Radiology
Edition: 1
Category: Library

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✦ Synopsis

This book provides a comprehensive account of the physical basis and the clinical applications of microbubble-based contrast agents. The principles underlying the use of specialized contrast-specific imaging techniques and the examination methodology are clearly described. The different clinical applications of microbubble-based agents are extensively explained with the aid of numerous high-quality illustrations, many of which are in color. In addition, research and therapeutic perspectives are addressed. All of the chapters are written by recognized experts in the field, ensuring that this volume will be of great value to everyone who has an interest in microbubble-based contrast agents, from physicists and researchers to clinical radiologists.

✦ Table of Contents

Classification and Safety of Microbubble-Based Contrast Agents....Pages 3-14
Physical Basis and Principles of Action of Microbubble-based Contrast Agents....Pages 15-30
Characterization and Design of Microbubble-Based Contrast Agents Suitable for Diagnostic Imaging....Pages 31-42
Contrast-Specific Imaging Techniques: Technical Perspective....Pages 43-70
Contrast-Specific Imaging Techniques: Methodological Point of View....Pages 71-76
Biological Effects of Microbubble-Based Ultrasound Contrast Agents....Pages 77-85
Cerebral Vessels....Pages 89-100
Carotid Arteries....Pages 101-110
Detection of Endoleak After Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair....Pages 111-115
Renal Arteries....Pages 117-121
Characterization of Focal Liver Lesions....Pages 125-166
Detection of Focal Liver Lesions....Pages 167-185
Guidance and Assessment of Interventional Therapy in Liver....Pages 187-203
Applications of Ultrasound Microbubbles in the Spleen....Pages 205-219
Characterization and Detection of Renal Tumors....Pages 223-244
Detection of Renal Perfusion Defects....Pages 245-253
Quantitative Analysis of Renal Perfusion at Contrast-Enhanced US....Pages 255-263
Assessment of Regional Myocardial Blood Flow....Pages 267-276
Assessment of Myocardial Blood Volume....Pages 277-291
Abdominal Traumas....Pages 295-299
Breast....Pages 301-314
Lymph Nodes....Pages 315-322
Female Pelvis....Pages 323-329
Vesicoureteral Reflux....Pages 331-334
Pancreatic Pathology....Pages 335-347
Intestinal Pathology....Pages 349-358
Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound of the Prostate....Pages 359-364
Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound in Rheumatic Joint Diseases....Pages 365-379
Quantitative Analysis of Parenchymal Flow at Contrast-Enhanced US....Pages 383-391
Therapeutic Application of Microbubble-Based Agents....Pages 393-401

✦ Subjects

Imaging / Radiology;Diagnostic Radiology;Ultrasound;Internal Medicine

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