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World J Gastroenterol. Apr 14, 2016; 22(14): 3712-3724
Published online Apr 14, 2016. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v22.i14.3712
Published online Apr 14, 2016. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v22.i14.3712
Figure 1 Measurement principle of shear wave elastography.
Acoustic radiation force impulse is emitted from the probe to the target tissue. Accordingly, the transverse wave, so-called shear wave, is generated. The propagation speed of shear wave is measured by the detection pulse transmitted from the probe.
- Citation: Kawada N, Tanaka S. Elastography for the pancreas: Current status and future perspective. World J Gastroenterol 2016; 22(14): 3712-3724
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v22/i14/3712.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v22.i14.3712