The assessment of the kidney using a new elastographic method – 2D-shear wave elastography GE (2D-SWE.GE)
F Bob, I Grosu, I Sporea, A Popescu, R Sirli, S Bota, L Petrica, A Schiller · Ultraschall in der Medizin - European Journal of Ultrasound · 2016 · Heft 08
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Purpose: Different types of point shear wave elastography (Siemens-Virtual touch quantification, Phillips- Elastography point quantification) have been previously used to assess the kidneys. In the present study we aim to use for the first time a new method: 2D-SWE.GE (LogiqE9, GE Healthcare, Chalfont St Giles-UK), in order to analyze how many measurements are needed and what factors influence kidney shear wave speed (KSWS) in normal subjects. Material and methods: Our study included 49 subjects (mean age 45.3+/-16.6 years; 30 female, 19 male) without known kidney pathology or renal history, with normal renal ul…
