Spectrum, Applicability and Diagnostic Capacity of Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound in Pediatric Patients and Young Adults after Intravenous Application – A Retrospective Trial

Purpose: To investigate the spectrum, applicability and diagnostic capacity of intravenous contrast-enhanced ultrasound imaging (CEUS) in a pediatric population. Materials and Methods: From 08/2005 to 11/2015, n = 40 pediatric patients and young adults from 0 – 26 years (Ø 11.4 ± 7.5) and 3.0 – 85.3 kg (Ø 40.8 ± 25.6) with n = 55 investigations received n = 79 IV applications of ultrasound contrast agent (UCA). UCA dose and side...