Modern Ultrasound Diagnostic Procedures in an Interdisciplinary Ultrasound Department: Challenge and Opportunities for Radiologists

Abstract

Interdisciplinary ultrasound departments are sources for modern and effective ultrasound diagnostic procedures. Radiologists have a very important role as part of these centers for the establishment of new diagnostic ultrasound modalities like contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS), image fusion between US and computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance tomography (MRI), resulting in new interventional procedures. Data acquisition and the development of solutions for PACS are also important points.

Citation Format:

• Jung EM, Stroszczynski C. Modern Ultrasound Diagnostic Procedures in an Interdisciplinary US Department: Challenge and Opportunities for Radiologists. Fortschr Röntgenstr 2016; 188: 27 – 32

Zusammenfassung

Interdisziplinäre Ultraschallzentren bilden Kristallisationszentren für eine moderne und effektive Ultraschalldiagnostik. Der Radiologie kommt dabei eine entscheidende Bedeutung durch die Etablierung neuer Untersuchungsmodalitäten zu. Als Beispiel seien die Kontrastmittel-Sonografie (CEUS), die Bildfusion von Ultraschall mit der Computertomografie (CT) und die Magnetresonanztomografie (MRT) sowie das Monitoring bei der Durchführung von Interventionen genannt. Weitere wichtige Aufgabenbereiche stellen die Datenverwaltung und PACS-Anbindung dar.

Key words

interdisciplinary ultrasound department - contrast enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) - 3D image fusion - digital imaging

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