Three-Dimensional Shear Wave Elastography Using a 2D Row Column Addressing (RCA) Array.

ABSTRACT: Objective. To develop a 3D shear wave elastography (SWE) technique using a 2D row column addressing (RCA) array, with either external vibration or acoustic radiation force (ARF) as the shear wave source. Impact Statement. The proposed method paves the way for clinical translation of 3D SWE based on the 2D RCA, providing a low-cost and high volume rate solution that is compatible with existing clinical systems. Introduction. SWE is an established ultrasound imaging modality that provides a direct and quantitative assessment of tissue stiffness, which is significant for a wide range of clinical applications including cancer and liver fibrosis. SWE requires high frame rate imaging for robust shear wave tracking. Due to the technical challenges associated with high volume

SUBMITTER: Dong Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10521701 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature