EFSUMB Guidelines on Interventional Ultrasound (INVUS), Part II

Abstract

This is the second part of the series on interventional ultrasound guidelines of the Federation of Societies for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology (EFSUMB). It deals with the diagnostic interventional procedure. General points are discussed which are pertinent to all patients, followed by organ-specific imaging that will allow the correct pathway and planning for the interventional procedure. This will allow for the appropriate imaging workup for each individual interventional procedure (Long version/ short version; the long version is published online).

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“…The guidelines consist of six main parts that are published in Ultraschall in der Medizin / European Journal of Ultrasound [22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30], an introduction [19] and Editorial [18] and comment papers [31][32][33]. In addition, EFSUMB has made recommendations for the performance and reporting of US examinations in portal hypertension [34,35].…”

“…The atlas is work in process including also videos and figures for the INVUS guidelines [19,[22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30].…”

Comments and extensions to EFSUMB guidelines on renal interventional ultrasound (INVUS).

“…• As discussed in the EFSUMB guidelines [7,26] • Pre-and post-glomerular renal failure (exclusion of pre-renal functional deterioration is complicated and sometimes impossible in renal transplant recipients) • Severe renovascular disease requiring immediate intervention Indications: Renal biopsies should only be performed if information affecting significant therapeutic consequences can be deduced, which outweighs the potential complications in acute and chronic kidney disease. A nephrologist should be closely involved in the planning of the biopsy and the necessary analyses.…”

“…Recently the EFSUMB guidelines on interventional ultrasound (InVUS) have been published including information relevant to renal ultrasound [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9]. The mentioned guidelines are in a series of guidelines [10][11][12][13][14][15] and comments on guidelines [16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24] published over the last decade.…”

“…Indications and contraindications for ultrasound guided interventions are discussed in the EFSUMB guidelines [7,26] for diffuse renal diseases in general, kidney transplant and focal renal lesions. Here we describe background knowledge in more detail.…”