Theranostic Applications of Microbubble Sonography in Oncology
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For purposes of this short communication, sonographic (ultrasound) techniques that utilize microbubbles (MB) is referred to as microbubble sonography (MBS). MBS has important diagnostic and therapeutic (thus the term "theranostic") clinical applications in targeted or “personalized” oncology. For diagnosis, MBS provides detailed depiction of tumor microvascularity and a means to monitor its response to treatment. Therapeutic use of MB provides a means to enhance drug delivery.
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