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Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound (CEUS)

A universal platform for contrast-enhanced ultrasound

Ultrasound contrast agents can transform the role of ultrasound, allowing clinicians to study the enhancement patterns of liver lesions in real time, providing faster and more definitive diagnoses. Let us help you develop or refine your CEUS program.

Demonstrated results in Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound (CEUS)

  1. 200%

    improvement in resolution

    200%

    improvement in resolution

    Microvascular Imaging Super Resolution Contrast enhanced Ultrasound (CEUS) improves resolution by more than 200%.1

  2. 67%

    increase in frame rate

    67%

    increase in frame rate

    Thyroid scanning with the eL18-4 transducer delivers a 67% increase in CEUS frame rate and improves CEUS field of view by 76.6

  3. 38%

    larger viewing area

    38%

    larger viewing area

    MaxVue high-definition display enhances viewing during interventional procedures with over one million more pixels per image and 38% larger viewing area.3

Overview

Our contrast enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) is seamlessly integrated into the standard workflow, providing exceptional detail throughout arterial, portal and late phase scanning. Advanced technology such as CEUS Auto Scan, high frame rate imaging, maximum field of view, MaxVue high-definition display, the C5-1, mC12-3 and C9-2 PureWave transducers, fusion imaging and integrated quantification via Philips Q-Apps support confidence even in the most challenging exams.

Image quality, advanced insights, workflow and support

  • Image quality: Achieve outstanding resolution and deep penetration to successfully image the region of interest. Optimize the display of dual, side/side, biplane and scrolling imaging modes.4
  • Advanced insights: Provide personalized ultrasound and elevate your CEUS capabilities.
  • Workflow: Our ultrasound systems are designed for efficient workflow and ease of use, regardless of operator experience.
  • Trusted partner: Tailor your support to your needs with advanced collaboration tools, clinical application education and services that help you tackle the business side of healthcare.

Advanced tools for CEUS

  • Super Resolution Microvascular Imaging combines super-resolution processing and advanced motion compensation. When combined with temporal information from the Time of Arrival map, it helps users determine not only the pattern of blood flow to a lesion, but also the pattern of flow over time.
  • Fusion imaging with Auto Registration allows you to fuse CT/MR/PET/CBCT images with live ultrasound in under one minute.2
  • CEUS Auto Scan automatically optimizes gain and time gain compensation (TGC) to continuously provide an optimal image without requiring manual adjustment of TGCs throughout the exam.

Image gallery

  • Liver lesion with Super Resolution MVI and Time of Arrival
    Liver lesion with Super Resolution MVI and Time of Arrival
  • Pediatric kidney during a CEUS VCUG
    Pediatric kidney during a CEUS VCUG
  • Liver CEUS
    Liver CEUS
  • Liver CEUS
    Liver CEUS
  • Pediatric bladder CEUS
    Pediatric bladder CEUS
  • EPIQ Elite Elevate with C5-1 probe for Liver CEUS Auto Scan
    EPIQ Elite Elevate with C5-1 probe for Liver CEUS Auto Scan
  • EPIQ Elite Elevate with eL18-4 probe for Thyroid CEUS Auto Scan
    EPIQ Elite Elevate with eL18-4 probe for Thyroid CEUS Auto Scan

When selecting Philips as a partner, I was taken by the high quality of grayscale and the range of transducers. But [Philips] honesty and openness in terms of showing me what I can expect from ultrasound in the future were very impressive too.

Dirk-Andre Clevert
Head of Interdisciplinary Ultrasound Center
Munich University Hospital
Pdf image for testimonial

Documentation

Microvascular Imaging Super Resolution (MVI SR) and Time of Arrival Super Resolution technologies
PDF|(3.33 MB)
Footnotes
  1. When compared to Philips legacy MVI.
  2. Internal measured comparison on calibrated tissue phantom between the mC12-3 and C8-5 transducers on the EPIQ Elite ultrasound system.
  3. Compared to previous Philips system monitor without MaxVue.
  4. Auto Registration Timing Study Report, 2015.
Disclaimer
Results are specific to the institution where they were obtained and may not reflect the results achievable at other institutions. Results in other cases may vary.