Abstract
The ability of contrast-enhanced power Doppler ultrasound (US) in evaluating the response of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) to radiofrequency (RF) thermal ablation is investigated. Thirty-nine patients with 52 HCC nodules 1-5 cm in diameter underwent contrast-enhanced power Doppler US before and after RF thermal ablation. Findings at dual-phase spiral CT are used to establish the outcome of therapy. Contrast-enhanced power Doppler US shows promise in assessing the therapeutic effect of RF thermal ablation on HCC and in guiding additional RF procedures in cases of incomplete treatment.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | A133 |
| Journal | Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue number | SUPPL. 2 |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2000 |
| Event | The 9th Congress of World Federation for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology - Florence, Italy Duration: May 6 2000 → May 10 2000 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biophysics
- Radiological and Ultrasound Technology
- Acoustics and Ultrasonics
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Donati, F., Lencioni, R., Paolicchi, A., Rossi, S., Garbagnati, F., Cioni, D., & Bartolozzi, C. (2000). Radiofrequency thermal ablation of hepatocellular carcinoma: Assessment of therapeutic effect with contrast-enhanced power Doppler ultrasound. Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology, 26(SUPPL. 2), A133.