To evaluate the potential benefit of adding contrast to abdominal B-Flow examination (BCEUS)

Purpose: To evaluate the potential benefit of adding contrast material to abdominal B-Flow examination (BCEUS). Material and methods: 25 major renal, splenic and hepatic vessels including 4 portosystemic shunts and 5 renal tumors including one renal trauma and 12 focal liver were examined by using a low MI B-Flow setting (LOGIQ E9, C1 – 6 probe, GE Healthcare). Dose of contrast agent was equivalent to that of CEUS examination after iv bolus injection (0.8 – 1.2 ml Sonovue). Vessel imaging was best during the AP and PV phase. PRI and transmit frequencies had to be adjusted to the scanning conditions. In 12 cases…