Characterization of focal liver lesions using contrast‐enhanced sonography with a low mechanical index mode and a sulfur hexafluoride‐filled microbubble contrast agent

To characterize focal liver lesions (FLLs) using real‐time contrast‐enhancedsonography (CEUS) with a low mechanical index mode and a sulfur hexafluoride‐filled microbubble contrast agent.

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