Contrast-enhanced ultrasonography of the pancreas shows impaired perfusion in pancreas insufficient cystic fibrosis patients.
Trond EngjomKim NylundFriedemann ErchingerMarcus StangelandBirger Norderud LærumMartin MézlRadovan JiříkOdd Helge GiljaGeorg DimcevskiPublished in: BMC medical imaging (2018)
The bolus-and-burst method used on pancreatic CEUS-examinations demonstrates reduced perfusion in CF patients with pancreas affection. The perfusion model and software requires further optimization and standardization to be clinical applicable for the assessment of pancreatic perfusion.
Keyphrases
- contrast enhanced
- diffusion weighted
- magnetic resonance imaging
- cystic fibrosis
- magnetic resonance
- computed tomography
- diffusion weighted imaging
- end stage renal disease
- ejection fraction
- newly diagnosed
- pseudomonas aeruginosa
- peritoneal dialysis
- prognostic factors
- lung function
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- contrast enhanced ultrasound
- clinical evaluation