Applications of superb microvascular imaging in tumors

doi:10.3760/cma.j.issn.1007-1245.2024.16.019

Abstract

Abstract:

The superb microvascular imaging is a new type of ultrasonic imaging technology that can display slower and smaller blood flow signals, evaluating the characteristics of microvessels. Vascular changes are of great significance for the growth and metastasis of tumors. Superb microvascular imaging, as a non-invasive examination, can provide valuable information for the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of tumors, and has broad application prospects. This article mainly elaborates on the clinical application and research status of superb microvascular imaging in tumors, and evaluates the application value of superb microvascular imaging in various tumors.

Key words:

Ultrasound, Superb micovascular imaging, Tumors, , Microvessel, Progress

摘要：

超微血流成像是一种新型超声血流成像技术，可以显示更低速和更微小的血流信号，评价微血管的特征。血管变化对肿瘤的生长和转移具有重要意义，超微血流成像作为一种无创检查，能够为肿瘤的诊断、监测以及治疗提供有价值的信息，具有广阔的应用前景。本文主要对超微血流成像技术在肿瘤中的临床应用和研究现状进行阐述，评价超微血流成像在各种肿瘤中的应用价值。

关键词:

超声, 超微血流成像, 肿瘤, 微血管, 进展

Duan Shuhui, Xiong Zhengbiao, Xu Haoyang, Yan Junhong.

Applications of superb microvascular imaging in tumors [J]. International Medicine and Health Guidance News, 2024, 30(16): 2727-2731.

段舒惠熊正彪徐浩洋闫俊红.

超微血流成像在肿瘤中的应用进展 [J]. 国际医药卫生导报, 2024, 30(16): 2727-2731.

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