This book is a comprehensive guide to the rapidly evolving field of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) in the child. The uses and interpretation of CEUS are clearly explained with the aid of numerous illustrations. The coverage encompasses both established indications, such as focal liver lesions, abdominal solid organ injury, and vesicoureteral reflux, and a range of newer applications. Extensive information is also provided on microbubble agents and their use in the pediatric age group, as well as on practical aspects of setting up a CEUS service for children.

CEUS is a safe imaging method that is ideal for the young patient and can be used for problem solving in a number of clinical situations. Ultrasound combined with microbubble contrast avoids the ionizing radiation of a CT examination, the use of iodinated contrast, the need for sedation or a general anesthetic, and the complexities of MR imaging. In bringing readers up to date with best practice and the latest innovations in CEUS, this book will be of value for pediatric radiologists, pediatric sonographers/technicians, and pediatricians.

Physiology of Microbubble agents

Safety of Microbubble agents
Quantitate measurements of Microbubble agents
Legal aspects of Microbubble use in children
How to set up a CEUS service for children
Paediatric focal liver disease - clinical perspective
CEUS in focal liver lesions in children
CEUS in Paediatric Transplantation
Blunt Abdominal Trauma in Children - clinical perspective
CEUS in Blunt Abdominal Trauma
Vesico-ureteric reflux - clinical perspective
Ce VUS - current experience and technique
Ce VUS - advanced techniques of CEUS imaging
CEUS in the Paediatric Testis
Lung CEUS in childhood pneumonia
CEUS in Inflammatory bowel disease
CEUS in Childhood Oncology
CEUS in Neurosurgery
Cost effectiveness of CEUS in paediatric practice.<p></p>