Activity-based cost analysis of contrast-enhanced ultrasonography (CEUS) related to the diagnostic impact in focal liver lesion characterisation
Conclusions
CEUS determined a change in the diagnostic and therapeutic workup in the characterisation of focal liver lesions and reduced the full costs of the diagnostic process.
Main messages:
• CEUS allows a correct diagnosis in more than 80 % of focal liver lesions.
• CEUS has a significant impact on the diagnosis of focal liver lesions.
• CEUS examination of focal liver lesions reduces total costs.
• Dynamic MR with hepato-specific contrast medium remains the reference standard for lesion characterisation.
• CEUS is low-cost, versatile and accurate in the characterisation of focal liver lesions.
Source: Insights into Imaging - Category: Radiology Source Type: research