Emilio Quaia — Contrast Media in Ultrasonography

Автор: Emilio Quaia
Название книги: Contrast Media in Ultrasonography
Формат: PDF
Жанр: Медицина
Страницы: 401
Качество: Изначально компьютерное, E-book

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.

Classification and Safety of Microbubble-Based Contrast Agents
Physical Basis and Principles of Action of Microbubble-based Contrast Agents
Contrast-Specific Imaging Techniques: Technical Perspective
Contrast-Specific Imaging Techniques: Methodological Point of View
Biological Effects of Microbubble-Based Ultrasound Contrast Agents
Cerebral Vessels
Carotid Arteries
Detection of Endoleak After Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Renal Arteries
Characterization of Focal Liver Lesions
Detection of Focal Liver Lesions
Guidance and Assessment of Interventional Therapy in Liver
Applications of Ultrasound Microbubbles in the Spleen
Characterization and Detection of Renal Tumors
Detection of Renal Perfusion Defects
Quantitative Analysis of Renal Perfusion at Contrast-Enhanced US
Assessment of Regional Myocardial Blood Flow
Assessment of Myocardial Blood Volume
Abdominal Traumas
Breast
Lymph Nodes
Female Pelvis
Vesicoureteral Reflux
Pancreatic Pathology