[Possibilities of sonographic image fusion : Current developments].

[Possibilities of sonographic image fusion : Current developments].
Radiologe. 2015 Oct 13;
Authors: Jung EM, Clevert DA
Abstract
CLINICAL/METHODICAL ISSUE: For diagnostic and interventional procedures ultrasound (US) image fusion can be used as a complementary imaging technique.
METHODICAL INNOVATIONS: Image fusion has the advantage of real time imaging and can be combined with other cross-sectional imaging techniques.
PERFORMANCE: With the introduction of US contrast agents sonography and image fusion have gained more importance in the detection and characterization of liver lesions.
ACHIEVEMENTS: Fusion of US images with computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) facilitates the diagnostics and postinterventional therapy control.
PRACTICAL RECOMMENDATIONS: In addition to the primary application of image fusion in the diagnosis and treatment of liver lesions, there are more useful indications for contrast-enhanced US (CEUS) in routine clinical diagnostic procedures, such as intraoperative US (IOUS), vascular imaging and diagnostics of other organs, such as the kidneys and prostate gland.
PMID: 26464374 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Der Radiologe - October 13, 2015 Category: Radiology Authors: Jung EM, Clevert DA Tags: Radiologe Source Type: research