To understand the standard conduct of a contrast enhanced ultrasound of the liver with low MI and perfluorocarbon agents and the expectations for liver mass diagnosis and detection.
To recognize new advancements and techniques which have further improved the ability to image the liver with contrast enhanced ultrasound including MIP (maximum intensity projection) and quantification.
Wilson, S,
Ultrasound Keynote Speaker: Microbubble Contrast Agents for Liver Imaging: State of the Art in 2005. Radiological Society of North America 2005 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, November 27 - December 2, 2005 ,Chicago IL.
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