作者: Ahmed Alzaraa , Dhya Al-Leswas , Wen Yuan Chung , Gianpiero Gravante , Morgan Bruno
DOI: 10.1007/S10047-013-0717-1
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摘要: Following transplantation, areas of hypoperfusion can be associated with metabolic changes and poor organ recovery. Our study evaluated contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) agents for the detection such areas. Livers were collected from ten pigs, connected to extracorporeal circuits perfused using autologous blood. After 1 4 h livers scanned an machine following administration CEUS agents. Biopsies non-perfused collected. The entire parenchyma enhanced strongly on non-contrast at 1 h no perfusion defects. Four hours later multiple defects manifested not evident ultrasound. Histology confirmed corresponded ischemic zones. In our model addition revealed after 4 h. This might facilitate characterization in transplanted livers.