Status:

UNKNOWN

Added Value in Combined Use of Fusion Imaging and Contrast-enhanced Ultrasonography

Lead Sponsor:

Seoul National University Hospital

Collaborating Sponsors:

Korean Liver Cancer Association

Conditions:

Contrast Media, Liver, Biopsy, Fusion

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-85 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

So far, there have been studies showing that the CEUS-grafted technique has added value in biopsy and RFA, but no studies have compared the group using only fusion and the group using CEUS+fusion. The...

Detailed Description

Despite the rapid development of tumor markers and liver imaging, pathological confirmation is still necessary for atypical liver lesions that do not meet imaging criteria. US guided procedures are wi...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Patients scheduled for ultrasound biopsy to confirm local liver lesions
  • Adults over 18
  • Patients who underwent multi-phasic liver CT or MRI within 6 weeks prior to the procedure
  • Patients who understand and agree to the explanation and consent form and submit the consent form

Exclusion

  • Non-adaptive patients with ultrasound contrast agents (eg acute respiratory failure, heart disease, egg allergy, pregnant women, lactating women)
  • Those who have difficulty obtaining proper liver ultrasound images A. Patient cooperation is not possible B. If it is difficult to obtain an image that is appropriate for the researcher's judgment (atrophy of the right lobe of the liver, a bowel is located between the liver and the abdominal wall, etc.)

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 2 2020

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 30 2022

Estimated Enrollment :

44 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04487288

Start Date

June 2 2020

End Date

December 30 2022

Last Update

April 8 2021

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Seoul National University Hospital

Seoul, South Korea