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Freehand elastography estimates tissue strain using ultrasound echo signals.
Strain estimation is challenged by poor signal-to-noise ratio and decorrelation from operator-induced motion.
Current methods require improvement for reliable elastogram generation.

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This paper introduces two novel techniques to enhance elastogram quality.
The first technique uses spectral phase analysis for tissue displacement estimation.
The second technique employs averaging in high-frame-rate systems to improve robustness.

Key Insights:

Both spectral phase analysis and robust displacement estimation independently improve elastogram quality.
Combining these techniques offers further significant enhancements.
Experimental validation was performed using the Ultrasound Advanced Open Platform (ULA-OP) and a cyst phantom.

Outlook:

These advancements hold potential for more accurate non-invasive tissue characterization.
Further research can explore clinical applications of improved elastography.
Optimizing the integration of these methods could lead to next-generation ultrasound elastography systems.