Gelatin encapsulated nitrogen microbubbles as ultrasonic contrast agents.
Gelatin encapsulated nitrogen microbubbles were effective ultrasonic contrast agents in in vitro phantom and in vivo rabbit V2 carcinoma studies. Intra-arterial injection of 80-micrometer gelatin encapsulated nitrogen microbubbles appeared to improve tumor visualization by rim enhancement, which persisted for several minutes.
D000336:Aerosols; D000818:Animals; D002214:Capsules; D002277:Carcinoma / Q000098:blood supply / Q000175:diagnosis; D003287:Contrast Media; D005780:Gelatin; D009374:Neoplasms, Experimental / Q000098:blood supply / Q000175:diagnosis; D009584:Nitrogen / Q000008:administration & dosage; D011817:Rabbits; D014463:Ultrasonography
D000336:Aerosols; D002214:Capsules; D003287:Contrast Media; D005780:Gelatin; D009584:Nitrogen