Imaging of the proximal gastrointestinal tract using an ultrasound contrast agent second generation (SonoVue®) – preliminary study

Purpose: SonoVue® (Bracco) is a commonly used intravenous and body cavities contrast agent. There are individual publications regarding direct oral use, but there's no generally accepted standardized method. Therefore, it was an attempt to assess its own applicability SonoVue® following oral administration. Material and methods: A total of 180 tests were performed on 45 students aged 22 – 26 years with Philips iU22 system. The study used ultrasound contrast agent SonoVue® which was orally administered using different types of media: still water, commercially available porridge for babies and preparation with a h…