Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2009;25(10):1909-1911

doi:10.3321/j.issn:1003-3289.2009.10.049

Application of contrast-enhanced ultrasound in brain perfusion

Zhixiang GUO ; Wen HE

Keywords

Ultrasounogrphy; Contrast media; Brain perfusion

Country

China

Language

Chinese

Abstract

Ultrasound brain perfusion imaging can evaluate brain perfusion in normal and pathological conditions. After basilar stent implantation, contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) can show normal visualization of color flow within the stent and provide essential functional information by evaluation of blood flow velocities. Furthermore, CEUS can estimate the volume of brain hemorrhage and readily identify residual tumor. CEUS can be used in thrombolysis, and will be applied in cerebral trauma. The value of CEUS in brain perfusion imaging was reviewed in this article.