A novel performance descriptor for ultrasonic strain imaging: a preliminary study.

ABSTRACT: Ultrasonic strain imaging that uses signals from conventional diagnostic ultrasound systems is capable of showing the contrast of tissue elasticity, which provides new diagnostically valuable information. To assess and improve the diagnostic performance of ultrasonic strain imaging, it is essential to have a quantitative measure of image quality. Moreover, it is useful if the image quality measure is simple to interpret and can be used for visual feedback while scanning and as a training tool for operator performance evaluation. This report describes the development of a novel quantitative method for systematic performance assessment that is based on the combination of measures of the accuracy of motion tracking and consistency among consecutive strain fields. The accuracy of motion tracki

SUBMITTER: Jiang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC1866296 | biostudies-literature | 2006 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature