Is Contrast-Enhanced US Alternative to Spiral CT in the Assessment of Treatment Outcome of Radiofrequency Ablation in Hepatocellular Carcinoma?

Abstract

Purpose: The present study was conducted to assess the efficacy of contrast-enhanced ultrasound with low mechanical index in evaluating the response of percutaneous radiofrequency ablation treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma by comparing it with 4-row spiral computed tomography.