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World J Radiol. Dec 31, 2009; 1(1): 25-36
Published online Dec 31, 2009. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v1.i1.25
Published online Dec 31, 2009. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v1.i1.25
Table 1 Characteristics of common ultrasound contrast agents used in liver imaging
| Agent | Manufacturer | Resonance range (MHz) | Chemical composition | MI level |
| Levovist® | Schering | 2-3 | Lipid | High > 0.6 |
| Air (galactose-based) | ||||
| Definity® | BMS | 1.5-4 | Liposome | Low < 0.4 |
| Perfluorocarbon | ||||
| SonoVue® | Bracco | 1.8-3.2 | Phospholipid | Low < 0.4 |
| Sulfur hexafluoride | ||||
| Sonazoid® | GE healthcare | 2-8 | Lipid | Low < 0.4 |
| Perfluorocarbon |
- Citation: Wong GLH, Xu HX, Xie XY. Detection Of Focal Liver Lesions In Cirrhotic Liver Using Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound. World J Radiol 2009; 1(1): 25-36
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1949-8470/full/v1/i1/25.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4329/wjr.v1.i1.25