Table 8.
Comparison of the overall response (OR) and no response (NR) parameters for contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS).
| Parameter | OR | NR | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| BΔ | 1.662±6.211 | 3.353±8.122 | 0.515 |
| KΔ | 0.522±0.213 | 0.142±0.445 | 0.595 |
| CΔ | 0.253±1.321 | −0.302±2.738 | 0.592 |
| TTPΔ | 0.484±3.913 | −0.579±3.046 | 0.477 |
| AreaΔ | −329.533±129.440 | −29.398±153.833 | 0.000 |
| ATmΔ | 0.196±7.134 | −0.865±3.383 | 0.686 |
| PIΔ | −5.258±5.849 | 1.611±3.932 | 0.003 |
| IΔ | 6.610±3.486 | −1.742±7.523 | 0.016 |
CEUS – contrast-enhanced ultrasound; B – basic intensity; K – wash-out slope and/or decent slope; C – wash-in slope and/or rise slope; TTP – time to peak; Area – area under the gamma curve; ATm – arrive time; PI – peak intensity; I – change of peak intensity.