The Use of Focused Ultrasound and DCE K-trans Imaging to Evaluate Permeability of the Blood-Brain Barrier

With focused ultrasound, there is an expected accentuation of local perfusion and potential temporary opening of the blood brain barrier with the aim is to provide better delivery of therapeutic agents including medication, particulates and cellular elements for treatment of neoplastic, inflammatory and degenerative brain diseases. The present study seeks to investigate differences in perfusion between areas treated and untreated by this modality in order to further explore its use in clinical application for the treatment of brain disease.