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<p>Ultrasound 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.</p>
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Ultrasound 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.

Ultrasound Elastography: Review of Techniques, Clinical Application, Technical Limitations, and Safety Considerations in Neonatology

Comenius University in Bratislava and Martin University Hospital

Acta Medica Martiniana

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Ultrasound elastography is a relatively new non-invasive diagnostic imaging technology that maps elastic properties and the stiffness of soft tissue. In...

Ultrasound Elastography: Review of Techniques, Clinical Application, Technical Limitations, and Safety Considerations in Neonatology

Published Online: Aug 20, 2020

Page range: 72 - 79

Received: Apr 14, 2020

Accepted: May 15, 2020

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/acm-2020-0009

Keywords
ultrasound, elastography, elasticity, shear wave, newborn

© 2020 F Schrenk et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Ultrasound Elastography: Review of Techniques, Clinical Application, Technical Limitations, and Safety Considerations in Neonatology

Published Online: Aug 20, 2020

Page range: 72 - 79

Received: Apr 14, 2020

Accepted: May 15, 2020

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/acm-2020-0009

Keywordsultrasound, elastography, elasticity, shear wave, newborn

© 2020 F Schrenk et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Keywords
ultrasound, elastography, elasticity, shear wave, newborn