Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound of the Pediatric Kidneys
Ultrasound has been an important tool for evaluating and imaging renal pathology in children. Development of ultrasound contrast agents and specialized modes on ultrasound machines, for the detection of microbubbles, has given this radiological investigat
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Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound in Pediatric Imaging
Paul S. Sidhu • Maria E. Sellars Annamaria Deganello Editors
Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound in Pediatric Imaging
Editors Paul S. Sidhu Department of Radiology King’s College Hospital London UK
Maria E. Sellars Department of Radiology King’s College Hospital London UK
Annamaria Deganello Department of Radiology King’s College Hospital London UK
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This book is dedicated to two pioneers of contrast-enhanced ultrasound and our colleagues who contributed immensely to the development of the technique, who both are sadly no longer with us. Professor David O. Cosgrove (1938–2017) was the “father figure” of ultrasound in the United Kingdom, using ultrasound clinically in the 1970s and embracing the development of contrast-enhanced ultrasound from the very beginning. An internationally recognized and respected figure in ultrasound, mentor, and colleague to all of us. Professor Martin J.K. Blomley (1959–2006) a respected colleague, a pioneer in the early days of contrast-enhanced ultrasound, destined for great things, but a life cruelly cut short. A large number of people have helped over the years to develop the pediatric contrast-enhanced ultrasound service both in clinical terms and with research, too many to mention, but contributing to this new area of ultrasound imaging. In addition, I am grateful for the patience of my family—Monica, Francesca, and Gianluca who, I believe, continue to support me. Paul S. Sidhu To my clinical pediatric colleagues at Kings
