Chapter 21 Novel and Upcoming Ultrasound Techniques 21.1B-Flow and B-Flow CEUS 21.2Superb Microvascular Imaging (SMI) 21.3Plane Wave Imaging, Ultrafast Doppler, Vector Flow Imaging (VFI) 21.4Novel Calculation Techniques for Arterial Stiffness…
Chapter 20 Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound (CEUS) in Pediatric Diseases 20.1General Remarks 20.2Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound (CEUS) in Children 20.3Technical Aspects and Practical Approach 20.4Dosage of the Ultrasound Contrast Media 20.5Safety, Side Effects, and…
Chapter 18 Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound (CEUS) in Pancreatic Diseases 18.1General Remarks 18.2Examination Technique 18.3Acute Pancreatitis 18.4Pancreatic Masses 18.5References 18 Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound (CEUS) in Pancreatic Diseases Hans-Peter Weskott, Reinhard Kubale 18.1 General…
Chapter 16 Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound (CEUS) in Biliary Diseases 16.1Background 16.2Examination Technique 16.3Pathological Findings 16.4References 16 Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound (CEUS) in Biliary Diseases Hans-Peter Weskott 16.1 Background Conventional B-mode and color Doppler…
Chapter 4 Ultrasound Contrast Agents— Fundamentals and Principles of Use 4.1Structure and Properties of Ultrasound Contrast Agents 4.2Equipment and Software: Settings and Transducers 4.3Vessel- and Organ-Specific Contrast Doses 4.4Interpretation of…
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