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01-11-2007 | Ultrasound

Imaging of aortic abnormalities with contrast-enhanced ultrasound. A pictorial comparison with CT

Authors: D.-A. Clevert, M. Stickel, T. Johnson, C. Glaser, D.-A. Clevert, H. O. Steitz, R. Kopp, K. W. Jauch, M. Reiser

Published in: European Radiology | Issue 11/2007

Abstract

Aortic abnormalities are commonly encountered and may represent a diagnostic challenge in patients with acute or chronic clinical symptoms. Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) with low mechanical index (low MI) is a new promising method in the diagnosis and follow-up of pathological aortic lesions. CEUS with SonoVue allows a more rapid and noninvasive diagnosis, especially in critical patients because of its bedside availability. This review compares CEUS findings with those documented on computed tomography angiography (CTA), allowing the reader to appreciate the usefulness of CEUS in this clinical situation.

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Title: Imaging of aortic abnormalities with contrast-enhanced ultrasound. A pictorial comparison with CT
Authors: D.-A. Clevert
M. Stickel
T. Johnson
C. Glaser
D.-A. Clevert
H. O. Steitz
R. Kopp
K. W. Jauch
M. Reiser
Publication date: 01-11-2007
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: European Radiology / Issue 11/2007
Print ISSN: 0938-7994
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1084
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00330-006-0542-5

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