Principles of ultrasound elastography

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Ozturk, Arinc; Grajo, Joseph R; Dhyani, Manish; Anthony, Brian W; Samir, Anthony E
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Abstract
Abstract Tissue stiffness has long been known to be a biomarker of tissue pathology. Ultrasound elastography measures tissue mechanical properties by monitoring the response of tissue to acoustic energy. Different elastographic techniques have been applied to many different tissues and diseases. Depending on the pathology, patient-based factors, and ultrasound operator-based factors, these techniques vary in accuracy and reliability. In this review, we discuss the physical principles of ultrasound elastography, discuss differences between different ultrasound elastographic techniques, and review the advantages and disadvantages of these techniques in clinical practice.
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2018-02-27
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https://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/131501
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Mechanical Engineering
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Springer US
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