Contrast Media in Ultrasonography: Basic Principles and Clinical Applications / Edition 1

Contrast Media in Ultrasonography: Basic Principles and Clinical Applications / Edition 1

by Emilio Quaia
ISBN-10:
3540407405
ISBN-13:
9783540407409
Pub. Date:
04/29/2005
Publisher:
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
ISBN-10:
3540407405
ISBN-13:
9783540407409
Pub. Date:
04/29/2005
Publisher:
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Contrast Media in Ultrasonography: Basic Principles and Clinical Applications / Edition 1

Contrast Media in Ultrasonography: Basic Principles and Clinical Applications / Edition 1

by Emilio Quaia

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Overview

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.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9783540407409
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Publication date: 04/29/2005
Series: Medical Radiology
Edition description: 2005
Pages: 413
Product dimensions: 7.60(w) x 10.63(h) x (d)

About the Author

Dr. Emilio Quaia is research fellow at the University of Trieste, Italy and ECR research and education fund winner 2000 and 2004.

Table of Contents

Basic Principles.- Classification and Safety of Microbubble-Based Contrast Agents.- Physical Basis and Principles of Action of Microbubble-based Contrast Agents.- Characterization and Design of Microbubble-Based Contrast Agents Suitable for Diagnostic Imaging.- Contrast-Specific Imaging Techniques: Technical Perspective.- Contrast-Specific Imaging Techniques: Methodological Point of View.- Biological Effects of Microbubble-Based Ultrasound Contrast Agents.- Vascular Applications.- Cerebral Vessels.- Carotid Arteries.- Detection of Endoleak After Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair.- Renal Arteries.- Abdominal Applications: Liver and Spleen.- 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.- Abdominal Applications: Kidneys.- Characterization and Detection of Renal Tumors.- Detection of Renal Perfusion Defects.- Quantitative Analysis of Renal Perfusion at Contrast-Enhanced US.- Cardiac Applications.- Assessment of Regional Myocardial Blood Flow.- Assessment of Myocardial Blood Volume.- Special Topics.- Abdominal Traumas.- Breast.- Lymph Nodes.- Female Pelvis.- Vesicoureteral Reflux.- Pancreatic Pathology.- Intestinal Pathology.- Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound of the Prostate.- Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound in Rheumatic Joint Diseases.- Research Perspectives.- Quantitative Analysis of Parenchymal Flow at Contrast-Enhanced US.- Therapeutic Application of Microbubble-Based Agents.
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