Abstract |
Pulse-inversion mode (a new ultrasound mode) can be used to image the late liver-specific parenchymal phase of the microbubble contrast-agent Levovist. Scanning in pulse-inversion mode after Levovist improves the detection of liver metastases and reveals more lesions of smaller size than conventional ultrasonography and computed tomography.
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Authors | C J Harvey, M J Blomley, R J Eckersley, R A Heckemann, J Butler-Barnes, D O Cosgrove |
Journal | Lancet (London, England)
(Lancet)
Vol. 355
Issue 9206
Pg. 807-8
(Mar 04 2000)
ISSN: 0140-6736 [Print] England |
PMID | 10711932
(Publication Type: Comparative Study, Letter, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Chemical References |
- Contrast Media
- Polysaccharides
- SHU 508
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Topics |
- Colorectal Neoplasms
(diagnostic imaging)
- Contrast Media
- Humans
- Image Enhancement
- Liver Neoplasms
(diagnostic imaging, secondary)
- Polysaccharides
- Sensitivity and Specificity
- Ultrasonography
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