ArticleAnnual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. Annual International Conference2025
Ultrasound Based Viscoelasticity Imaging Tool for Differentiation of Breast Lesions.
Article in Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. Annual International Conference, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.
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Nearly 90% of women called back after a suspicious mammogram do not have breast cancer, yet false positives lead to unnecessary biopsies, psychological distress, additional healthcare visits, and significant financial costs. The authors present an in-clinic compression device compatible with commercial ultrasound systems, utilizing Sub-Hertz Analysis of Visco-Elasticity (SAVE) to assess tissue viscoelasticity as a biomarker for malignancy. SAVE combines ultrasound imaging with a computer-controlled axial compression device to measure viscoelastic parameters, improving diagnostic accuracy and reducing subjectivity. The device integrates mechanical, electrical, and software components into a user-friendly tool, automating the SAVE method. Initial tests with breast phantoms showed strong agreement with a standard mechanical testing instrument, demonstrating high accuracy in key parameters such as the primary time constant, T
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