2008•Chinese Journal of Gastroenterology and HepatologyRequires access
The role of contrast-enhanced ultrasound for liver cirrhosis diagnosis
Zhechuan Mei
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Abstract
With the development of new ultrasound contrast agents and sonographic techniques,ultrasound diagnosis for liver deseases has entered a new stage.Contrast-enhanced ultrasound(CEUS) has considerably improved the accuracy of diagnosis of earlier period cirrhosis and small hepatocellular carcinomas in cirrhotic patients.This overview is given on the role of contrast-enhanced ultrasound for liver cirrhosis diagnosis.