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Contrast-enhanced ultrasound of the spleen, pancreas and gallbladder in children

August 24, 2021 — Pediatric Radiology Abstract Gray-scale and color/power Doppler ultrasound (US) are the first-line imaging modalities to evaluate the spleen,gallbladder and pancreas in children. The increasing use of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) as a reliable andsafe method to evaluate liver lesions in the pediatric population promises potential for imaging other internal organs.Although CEUS applications […]

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Drug or Device? Manufacturers See Burden in FDA Reclassifying

May 12, 2021 — Pediatric Radiology Abstract Trauma is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children, and rapid identification of organ injury is essential for successful treatment. Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) is an appealing alternative to contrast-enhanced CT in the evaluation of children with blunt abdominal trauma, mainly with respect to the potential reduction […]

Starting a pediatric contrast ultrasound service: made simple!

May 12, 2021 — Pediatric Radiology Abstract The addition of contrast US to an existing pediatric US service requires several preparatory steps. This overview provides a guideto simplify the process. Initially, it is important to communicate to all stakeholders the justifications for pediatric contrast US,including (1) its comparable or better diagnostic results relative to other […]