Acoustic radiation force impulse elastography for evaluating renal parenchymal stiffness in children

Özkan, Fuat; Menzilcioğlu, Mehmet Sait; Duymuş, Mahmut; Yıldız, Sema; Avcu, Serhat

doi:10.1007/s00247-014-3174-y

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“…ARFI technology quantifies tissue elasticity through the SWV (m/s) within an ROI [6] . Shear waves are created by a short-duration, high-intensity acoustic pulse.…”

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Evaluation of kidney allograft status using novel ultrasonic technologies

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Zhu

et al. 2015

Asian Journal of Urology

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Early diagnosis of kidney allograft injury contributes to proper decisions regarding treatment strategy and promotes the long-term survival of both the recipients and the allografts. Although biopsy remains the gold standard, non-invasive methods of kidney allograft evaluation are required for clinical practice. Recently, novel ultrasonic technologies have been applied in the evaluation and diagnosis of kidney allograft status, including tissue elasticity quantification using acoustic radiation force impulse (ARFI) and contrast-enhanced ultrasonography (CEUS). In this review, we discuss current opinions on the application of ARFI and CEUS for evaluating kidney allograft function and their possible influencing factors, advantages and limitations. We also compare these two technologies with other non-invasive diagnostic methods, including nuclear medicine and radiology. While the role of novel non-invasive ultrasonic technologies in the assessment of kidney allografts requires further investigation, the use of such technologies remains highly promising.

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“…ARFI technology quantifies tissue elasticity through the SWV (m/s) within an ROI [6] . Shear waves are created by a short-duration, high-intensity acoustic pulse.…”

Section: Arfimentioning

confidence: 99%

Evaluation of kidney allograft status using novel ultrasonic technologies

Yang

Zhu

et al. 2015

Asian Journal of Urology

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“…Sir, Many thanks to Ozkan et al [1] for their comments on our article "Acoustic radiation force impulse elastography for detection of renal damage in children" [2]. Their criticisms regarding the limitations caused by the image acquisition technique have been reported previously [3][4][5].…”

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