[Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) and image fusion for procedures of liver interventions].

[Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) and image fusion for procedures of liver interventions].
Radiologe. 2018 May 24;:
Authors: Jung EM, Clevert DA
Abstract
CLINICAL/METHODICAL ISSUE: Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) is becoming increasingly important for the detection and characterization of malignant liver lesions and allows percutaneous treatment when surgery is not possible. Contrast-enhanced ultrasound image fusion with computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) opens up further options for the targeted investigation of a modified tumor treatment.
METHODICAL INNOVATIONS: Ultrasound image fusion offers the potential for real-time imaging and can be combined with other cross-sectional imaging techniques as well as CEUS.
PERFORMANCE: With the implementation of ultrasound contrast agents and image fusion, ultrasound has been improved in the detection and characterization of liver lesions in comparison to other cross-sectional imaging techniques. In addition, this method can also be used for intervention procedures. The success rate of fusion-guided biopsies or CEUS-guided tumor ablation lies between 80 and 100% in the literature.
ACHIEVEMENTS: Ultrasound-guided image fusion using CT or MRI data, in combination with CEUS, can facilitate diagnosis and therapy follow-up after liver interventions.
PRACTICAL RECOMMENDATIONS: In addition to the primary applications of image fusion in ...

Source: Der Radiologe - May 24, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Jung EM, Clevert DA Tags: Radiologe Source Type: research