Detection of sentinel lymph node using contrast-enhanced agent, Sonazoid^™, and evaluation of its metastasis with superb microvascular imaging in oral and oropharyngeal cancers: a preliminary clinical study

Abstract

Although more clinical data are needed based on a larger cohort, establishing the CEUS-guided SLN-detection and criteria for the accurate diagnosis of SLN-metastases using SMI would be valuable as an alternative to radioisotope method, in oral and oropharyngeal cancers.