Contrast-enhanced ultrasound using SonoVue® (sulphur hexafluoride microbubbles) compared with contrast-enhanced computed tomography and contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging for the characterisation of focal liver lesions and detection of liver metastases: a systematic review and cost-effectiveness analysis
Westwood ME, Joore MA, Grutters JPC, Redekop WK, Armstrong N, Lee K, Gloy V, Raatz H, Misso K, Severens J, Kleijnen J
Record ID 32011001615
English
Authors' recommendations:
Study found that SonoVue® contrast-enhanced ultrasound could provide similar diagnostic performance to other imaging modalities (contrast-enhanced computed tomography and contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging) for the assessment of focal liver lesions and that it might reduce costs without reducing quality of life and survival.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2013
URL for published report:
http://www.hta.ac.uk/2754
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
England, United Kingdom
MeSH Terms
- Liver
- Liver Neoplasms
- Ultrasonography, Interventional
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NIHR Health Technology Assessment programme
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Contact Name:
journals.library@nihr.ac.uk
Contact Email:
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Copyright:
2013 Queen's Printer and Controller of HMSO
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