Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasonography (CEUS) for the Evaluation of the Inflammation of the Digestive Tract Wall

Authors

  • Radu Badea Ultrasonography Department, 3rd Medical Clinic, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj Napoca, Romania
  • Mihai Socaciu Ultrasonography Department, 3rd Medical Clinic, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj Napoca, Romania
  • Lidia Ciobanu 3rd Medical Clinic, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj Napoca, Romania
  • Claudia Hagiu 3rd Medical Clinic, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj Napoca, Romania
  • Adela Golea Emergency Department “Iuliu Hatieganu”, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj Napoca, Romania

Keywords:

Contrast enhancement ultrasound, inflammatory bowel disease, tuberculosis, diverticulitis, pseudomembranous colitis

Abstract

The evaluation of digestive wall lesions has benefited in latter years from advanced, noninvasive techniques such as contrast enhanced ultrasound (CEUS). This method appreciates the microcirculation in inflamed bowel segments in terms of qualitative and quantitative parameters. Based on precise and reproducible criteria it evaluates the extension and the activity of disease, as well as the presence of complications. Monitoring studies using quantitative measurements of inflammation could lead to the development of prognostic factors regarding the treatment efficacy. The performance of this method can be improved by the use of intraluminal contrast media.

 

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Published

2010-12-01

How to Cite

1.
Badea R, Socaciu M, Ciobanu L, Hagiu C, Golea A. Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasonography (CEUS) for the Evaluation of the Inflammation of the Digestive Tract Wall. JGLD [Internet]. 2010 Dec. 1 [cited 2025 Jun. 15];19(4):439-44. Available from: https://www.jgld.ro/jgld/index.php/jgld/article/view/2010.4.15

Issue

Vol. 19 No. 4: December 2010

Section

Clinical imaging