Novel Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound Evaluation in Neonatal Hypoxic Ischemic Injury: Clinical Application and Future Directions.
J Ultrasound Med
; 36(11): 2379-2386, 2017 Nov.
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ABSTRACT
Sensitive, specific, and safe bedside evaluation of brain perfusion is key to the early diagnosis, treatment, and improved survival of neonates with hypoxic ischemic injury. Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (US) imaging is a novel imaging technique in which intravenously injected gas-filled microbubbles generate enhanced US echoes from an acoustic impedance mismatch. This article describes contrast-enhanced US imaging in 2 neonates with hypoxic ischemic injury and future directions on developing quantitative contrast-enhanced US techniques for improved characterization of perfusion abnormalities. The importance of studying the temporal evolution of brain perfusion in neonatal hypoxic ischemic injury is also highlighted.
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Assunto principal:
Aumento da Imagem
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Ultrassonografia
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Meios de Contraste
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Hipóxia-Isquemia Encefálica
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Screening_studies
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Humans
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Male
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Newborn
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En
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J Ultrasound Med
Ano de publicação:
2017
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Article