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Pediatric Radiology
Published in: Pediatric Radiology 6/2018

01-06-2018 | Original Article

Pediatric contrast-enhanced ultrasound in the United States: a survey by the Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound Task Force of the Society for Pediatric Radiology

Authors: Susan J. Back, Carolina Maya, Kassa Darge, Patricia T. Acharya, Carol E. Barnewolt, Jamie L. Coleman, Jonathan R. Dillman, Lynn Ansley Fordham, Misun Hwang, Annie Lim, M. Beth McCarville, Marthe M. Munden, Harriet J. Paltiel, Frank M. Volberg

Published in: Pediatric Radiology | Issue 6/2018

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Abstract

Background

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved an ultrasound (US) contrast agent for intravenous and intravesical administration in children.

Objective

Survey the usage, interest in and barriers for contrast-enhanced US among pediatric radiologists.

Materials and methods

The Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound Task Force of the Society for Pediatric Radiology (SPR) surveyed the membership of the SPR in January 2017 regarding their current use and opinions about contrast-enhanced US in pediatrics.

Results

The majority (51.1%, 166) of the 325 respondents (26.7% of 1,218) practice in either a university- or academic affiliated group. The most widely used US contrast agent was Lumason® 52.3% (23/44). While lack of expertise and training were reported barriers, all respondents who are not currently using US contrast agents are considering future use.

Conclusion

Interest in pediatric contrast US is very high. Education and training are needed to support members who plan to adopt contrast US into practice.
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Metadata
Title
Pediatric contrast-enhanced ultrasound in the United States: a survey by the Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound Task Force of the Society for Pediatric Radiology
Authors
Susan J. Back
Carolina Maya
Kassa Darge
Patricia T. Acharya
Carol E. Barnewolt
Jamie L. Coleman
Jonathan R. Dillman
Lynn Ansley Fordham
Misun Hwang
Annie Lim
M. Beth McCarville
Marthe M. Munden
Harriet J. Paltiel
Frank M. Volberg
Publication date
01-06-2018
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Pediatric Radiology / Issue 6/2018
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-018-4088-x

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