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Contrast harmonic ultrasound is a breakthrough technology in the diagnosis and treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma

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The noninvasive vascular technique of contrast-enhanced harmonic imaging is an extremely sensitive tool for detecting the intranodular blood flow in hepatic tumors. This method is drastically changing the diagnostic and therapeutic strategy of hepatic tumors, especially HCC, resulting in an eventual improvement in the prognosis of patients with HCC.

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Kudo, M. Contrast harmonic ultrasound is a breakthrough technology in the diagnosis and treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma. J Med Ultrasonics 28, 79–81 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02481273

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