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World J Gastroenterol. Apr 28, 2017; 23(16): 2832-2840
Published online Apr 28, 2017. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v23.i16.2832
Published online Apr 28, 2017. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v23.i16.2832
Technique | Physical characteristic measured | Excitation method |
Strain elastography/UEI | Strain | Manual compression (operator pressure, cardiovascular pulse, breathing movements) |
ARFI imaging | Strain | Acoustic radiation force impulse |
Shear wave elastography | Shear wave speed | Acoustic radiation force impulse |
Point-shear wave speed measurement | ||
Shear wave speed imaging | ||
Transient elastography | Shear wave speed | Controlled external vibration |
- Citation: Branchi F, Caprioli F, Orlando S, Conte D, Fraquelli M. Non-invasive evaluation of intestinal disorders: The role of elastographic techniques. World J Gastroenterol 2017; 23(16): 2832-2840
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v23/i16/2832.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v23.i16.2832