Acoustic radiation force based elasticity imaging methods are under investigation by many
groups. These methods differ from traditional ultrasonic elasticity imaging methods in that …

After 20 years of innovation in techniques that specifically image the biomechanical
properties of tissue, the evolution of elastographic imaging can be viewed from its infancy …

From times immemorial manual palpation served as a source of information on the state of
soft tissues and allowed detection of various diseases accompanied by changes in tissue …

The in vivo influence of renal anisotropy and of urinary and vascular pressure on elasticity
values using ultrasonic supersonic shear wave elastography was studied in pigs …

Thermal ablation is a form of hyperthermia in which oncologic control can be achieved by
briefly inducing elevated temperatures, typically in the range 50–80° C, within a target …

From the development of x-ray imaging in the late 19th century, the field of medical imaging
developed an impressive array of modalities. These can measure and image a variety of …

Radiation force is a universal phenomenon in any wave motion, electromagnetic or acoustic.
Although acoustic and electromagnetic waves are both characterized by time variation of …

The feasibility of utilizing acoustic radiation force impulse (ARFI) imaging to assess the
mechanical properties of abdominal tissues was investigated. The thermal safety of the …

Transient elastography and supersonic imaging are promising new techniques for
characterizing the elasticity of soft tissues. Using this method, an'ultrafast imaging'system (up …

Ultrasound elastography is an emerging set of imaging modalities used to image tissue
elasticity and are often referred to as virtual palpation. These techniques have proven …