ReviewAbdominal radiology (New York)2025
Shear wave elastography primer for the abdominal radiologist.
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- The accuracy of ultrasound viscoelastic imaging in evaluating renal fibrosis and interstitial inflammation of chronic kidney disease.BMC nephrology · 2026Trial
- Advances in new ultrasound technologies in targeted prostate biopsy (Review).Experimental and therapeutic medicine · 2026Review
- Impact of body position on liver stiffness measurements in men and women with chronic liver disease: liver fibrosis assessed with shear wave elastography comb-push technology.BMC medical imaging · 2026Article
- Clinical value of shear wave elastography (SWE) combined with superb microvascular imaging (SMI) for the evaluation of semen abnormalities.American journal of translational research · 2026Article
- New advances in efficacy prediction of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy in pediatrics: a narrative review.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2025Review
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Abstract
purposeShear wave elastography (SWE) provides a means for adding information about the mechanical properties of tissues to a diagnostic ultrasound examination. It is important to understand the physics and methods by which the measurements are made to aid interpretation of the results as they relate to disease processes.
methodsThe components of how ultrasound is used to generate shear waves and make measurements of the induced motion are reviewed. The physics of shear wave propagation are briefly described for elastic and viscoelastic tissues. Additionally, shear wave propagation in homogeneous and inhomogeneous cases is addressed.
resultsSWE technology has been implemented by many clinical vendors with different capabilities. Various quality metrics are used to define valid measurements based on aspects of the shear wave signals or wave velocity estimates.
conclusionThere are many uses for SWE in abdominal imaging, but it is important to understand how the measurements are performed to gauge their utility for diagnosis of different conditions. Continued efforts to make the technology robust in complex clinical situations are ongoing, but many applications actively benefit from added information about tissue mechanical properties for a more holistic view of the patient for diagnosis or assessment of prognosis and treatment management.
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