General advice in ultrasound based elastography of pediatric patients
Christoph F Dietrich1, Giovanna Ferraioli2, Roxana Sirli3
1Med. Klinik 2, Caritas-Krankenhaus Bad Mergentheim, Bad Mergentheim. Germany. christoph.dietrich@ckbm.de.
Abstract:
Ultrasound elastography including transient elastography (TE), point shear wave elastography, (pSWE) and two (three)- dimensional shear wave elastography (2D-SWE) have been introduced mainly for the evaluation of the liver. All the techniques are also feasible for the examination of spleen, whereas pSWE and 2D-SWE can be used for the assessment of the pancreas, kidney, gastrointestinal tract and other organs. Strain elastography also plays a role for non-liver applications. The aim of the current report is to highlight unique features and techniques for the elastographic examinations in children and to report initial results in non-liver applications.
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