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

"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."--Résumé de l'éditeur 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 "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."--Résumé de l'éditeur "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."--Jacket 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. Emilio Quaia (ed.) ; With Contributions By T.v. Bartolotta ... [et Al.] ; Foreword By A.l. Baert. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. 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.