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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Oct 16, 2017; 9(10): 506-513
Published online Oct 16, 2017. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v9.i10.506
Published online Oct 16, 2017. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v9.i10.506
Figure 1 The principle of strain elastography is illustrated by coil spring appearance.
A: After applying pressure, more deformation is demonstrated in tissue with higher elasticity; B: The strain on each tissue depends on the tissue stiffness; C: Higher strain is seen in softer tissue after compression (Adapted from Ophir[2]).
- Citation: Chantarojanasiri T, Kongkam P. Endoscopic ultrasound elastography for solid pancreatic lesions. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2017; 9(10): 506-513
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5190/full/v9/i10/506.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4253/wjge.v9.i10.506