Ultrasound elastography is gaining attention for its diagnostic potential across various medical fields, and its physical properties make it valuable in modern clinical medicine.
Nismat Javed +3 more
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(1) Background: Ultrasound elastography is a novel ultrasound technique for evaluating tissue elasticity. One of the key factors influencing the measurement in children is excess weight. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of body composition, namely,
Nataša Marčun Varda +2 more
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Acoustic radiation force impulse imaging for differentiation of thyroid nodules [PDF]
Background: Acoustic Radiation Force Impulse (ARFI)-imaging is an ultrasound-based elastography method enabling quantitative measurement of tissue stiffness.
Stefan Zeuzem +39 more
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Virtual elastography ultrasound via generative adversarial network for breast cancer diagnosis
The current use of elastography ultrasound faces challenges, including vulnerability to subjective manipulation, echo signal attenuation, unknown risks of elastic pressure and high imaging hardware cost.
Zhao Yao +43 more
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Interobserver agreement of Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System (TIRADS) and strain elastography for the assessment of thyroid nodules [PDF]
Background: Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System (TIRADS) was developed to improve patient management and cost-effectiveness by avoiding unnecessary fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) in patients with thyroid nodules.
Stefan Zeuzem +23 more
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Assessment of individual muscle hardness and stiffness using ultrasound elastography
Assessing muscle mechanical properties such as hardness and stiffness has important clinical implications. The use of ultrasound elastography to assess individual muscle hardness or stiffness has been increasing in recent years.
Takayuki Inami, Yasuo Kawakami
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Evaluating the Diagnostic Performance of Sound Touch Elastography, Visco-elastography, and Sound Attenuation in Chronic Liver Diseases Detection [PDF]
Objectives This study aims to explore the diagnostic effectiveness of sound touch elastography (STE), visco-elastography, and ultrasound attenuation analysis (USAT) in some chronic liver diseases (CLDs).Materials and Methods From February 1st to ...
Mo Sijie, Ding Zhimin, Huang Zhibin, Wang Mengyun, Xu Jinfeng, Zhang Hongan, Dong Fajin
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Qualitative elastography by endoscopic ultrasound in the restaging of the irradiated rectal tumor
Introduction: Qualitative endoscopic ultrasound elastography can identify fibrosis and differentiate it from residual tumor in the re-staging of patients with irradiated rectal tumors.
Misdrialis Martinez Romero +5 more
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AASLD practice guidance on drug, herbal, and dietary supplement–induced liver injury
Hepatology, EarlyView.
Robert J. Fontana +6 more
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The diagnostic performance of ultrasound elastography for biliary atresia: A meta-analysis
BackgroundBiliary atresia (BA) is a severe inflammatory obliterative cholangiopathy of infancy that requires early diagnosis and prompt surgical intervention. In this study, we aimed to obtain comprehensive evidence on the diagnostic performance of liver
Bingtian Dong +5 more
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