* In the USA, contrast-enhanced ultrasound has not been market cleared by the FDA, with the exception of only select cardiac imaging applications.
Cryotherapy is a minimally invasive procedure that freezes cancerous tissue in the kidney without the use of radiation. Cyrotherapy is effective, fast, easy to recover from, and has fewer complications than surgery.
The key to performing Cryotherapy is accurately targeting and controlling the needle tip that freezes the tumor. BK Ultrasound solutions can provide a clear picture of the needle location which can reduce the chances of destroying viable, healthy renal tissue during the procedure. Accurate needle placement can help ensure that you hit the malignant tissue.
Learn more about our portfolio of tools used to accurately guide needles during abdominal ultrasound.
Cryotherapy can then be followed-up using contrast enhanced ultrasound of the kidney, to check for residual vascularity.
Learn more about the role of contrast in renal ablative techniques.
For more information about how Cryotherapy works, visit Galil Medical and HealthTronics.
Learn about the use of contrast for the kidney.Guidelines and Good Clinical Practice Recommendations for Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound (CEUS) at EFSUMB.org.