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- Publisher
- de Gruyter
- Copyright
- © 2020 F Schrenk et al., published by Sciendo
- ISSN
- 1335-8421
- eISSN
- 1338-4139
- DOI
- 10.2478/acm-2020-0009
- Publisher site
- See Article on Publisher Site
Abstract
AbstractUltrasound elastography is a relatively new non-invasive diagnostic imaging technology that maps elastic properties and the stiffness of soft tissue. In general, these methods can be classified into strain imaging methods that use internal or external compression stimuli and a shear wave imaging that use ultrasound-generated travelling shear wave stimuli. In this review we describe the basics of ultrasound elastography, discuss differences between various ultrasound elastography techniques, and review advantages, limitations, and the safety of these techniques in clinical practice, especially in neonatology. Furthermore, we review the potential of application of elastography in revealing brain injury and characterizing age dependent differences in preterm and term infants.
Journal
Acta Medica Martiniana – de Gruyter
Published: Aug 1, 2020
Keywords: ultrasound; elastography; elasticity; shear wave; newborn