WFUMB Position Statement: Ultrasound Fusion Imaging for Liver Enhances Lesion Visibility and Intervention Accuracy

WFUMB: Ultrasound fusion with CT/MRI improves visibility of occult liver lesions, enabling ablation in up to 95% of cases. Target registration errors ~4-14 mm in clinical use, with major complications <2%.

• Fusion imaging adds real-time US to pre-acquired CT/MRI, improving lesion visibility when B-mode US is inadequate.
• Clinical target registration errors range 4-14 mm; automatic registration is comparably accurate and may reduce operator dependence.
• Fusion-guided ablation succeeds in up to 95% of occult lesions, with major complication rates below 2%.

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