General advice in ultrasound based elastography of pediatric patients

Med Ultrason. 2019 Aug 31;21(3):315-326. doi: 10.11152/mu-2063.

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.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Brain / diagnostic imaging*
  • Child
  • Elasticity Imaging Techniques / methods*
  • Gastrointestinal Tract / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Kidney / diagnostic imaging*
  • Liver / diagnostic imaging*
  • Spleen / diagnostic imaging*