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Contrast Media in Ultrasonography: Basic Principles and Clinical Applications (Medical Radiology Diagnostic Imaging)

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Examines in detail the different clinical applications of microbubble-based contrast agents. Explains the principles underlying the use of contrast-specific imaging techniques and the examination methodology. Contains numerous high-quality illustrations, including many in color. Written by recognized experts.

Author(s): Emilio Quaia
Edition: 1
Publisher: Springer
Year: 2005

Language: English
Pages: 414

Cover......Page 1
MEDICAL RADIOLOGY:Diagnostic Imaging......Page 2
Contrast Media in Ultrasonography:Basic Principles and Clinical Applications......Page 3
Copyright......Page 4
Dedication......Page 5
Foreword......Page 6
Preface......Page 7
Contents......Page 9
1. Classification and Safety of Microbubble-Based Contrast Agents......Page 13
2. Physical Basis and Principles of Action of Microbubble-based Contrast Agents......Page 25
3. Characterization and Design of Microbubble-Based Contrast Agents Suitable for Diagnostic Imaging......Page 41
4. Contrast-Specific Imaging Techniques: Technical Perspective......Page 53
5. Contrast-Specific Imaging Techniques: Methodological Point of View......Page 81
6. Biological Effects of Microbubble-Based Ultrasound Contrast Agents......Page 87
7. Cerebral Vessels......Page 97
8. Carotid Arteries......Page 109
9. Detection of Endoleak After Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair......Page 119
10. Renal Arteries......Page 124
11. Characterization of Focal Liver Lesions......Page 130
12. Detection of Focal Liver Lesions......Page 172
13. Guidance and Assessment of Interventional Therapy in Liver......Page 191
14. Applications of Ultrasound Microbubbles in the Spleen......Page 208
15. Characterization and Detection of Renal Tumors......Page 224
16. Detection of Renal Perfusion Defects......Page 246
17. Quantitative Analysis of Renal Perfusion at Contrast-Enhanced US......Page 255
18. Assessment of Regional Myocardial Blood Flow......Page 265
19. Assessment of Myocardial Blood Volume......Page 275
20. Abdominal Traumas......Page 291
21. Breast......Page 296
22. Lymph Nodes......Page 310
23. Female Pelvis......Page 318
24. Vesicoureteral Reflux......Page 325
25. Pancreatic Pathology......Page 329
26. Intestinal Pathology......Page 342
27. Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound of the Prostate......Page 352
28. Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound in Rheumatic Joint.Diseases......Page 358
29. Quantitative Analysis of Parenchymal Flow at Contrast-Enhanced US......Page 374
30. Therapeutic Application of Microbubble-Based Agents......Page 383
Subject Index......Page 392