Mangona Kate Louise,  Hammer Matthew,  Kwon Jeannie

Final Pr. ID: Poster #: EDU-038

Voiding cystourethrography (VCUG) has long been utilized in the diagnosis of vesicoureteral reflux in children with urinary tract infections. Sonographic techniques have been developed to make the same diagnosis without exposing the child to ionizing radiation. This presentation describes the implementation steps of a new service including: pharmacy approval and formulary addition; sonographer training and coordination with fluoroscopy technologists; referring clinician education and outreach. This exhibit educates the reader on how ceVUS can be performed, how it can be established at a children’s hospital, and the benefits it provides.

Correct technique and acquisition of images is shown using clinical case examples. Relevant anatomy is reviewed. Correlation of ultrasound abnormalities with VCUG results is provided. The process of training technologists and radiologists is highlighted. Pitfalls and tips to improve imaging are described. We will present results on how our new service has been accepted and utilized by the urologists and referring physicians. We have now performed over 50 ceVUS studies this year. Read More

Authors:  Mangona Kate Louise , Hammer Matthew , Kwon Jeannie

Keywords:  ceVUS, ultrasound, contrast

Poznick Laura,  Morgan Trudy,  Kozak Brandi,  Madara Kate

Final Pr. ID: Poster #: EDU-007 (R)

Contrast enhanced voiding urosonography (ceVUS) is a radiation free, highly sensitive imaging modality for vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) detection and urethral imaging in children. CeVUS uses ultrasound (US) technology in combination with US contrast agent (UCA). The UCA is administered intravesically via a bladder catheter. These are composed of gas-filled microbubbles. This educational exhibit has the aim to describe the procedure and imaging in ceVUS from the sonographers’ perspective.
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Authors:  Poznick Laura , Morgan Trudy , Kozak Brandi , Madara Kate

Keywords:  Ultrasound, Contrast, ceVUS