Tips and tricks for liver stiffness evaluation

Feb 6, 2023 by in ULTRASONOGRAPHY Comments Off on Tips and tricks for liver stiffness evaluation

Before scanning the patient It is important to remember that liver stiffness is measured, not liver fibrosis. Liver stiffness is influenced by fibrosis, inflammation, and congestion. Therefore obtaining clinical information…

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Shear wave dispersion

Feb 6, 2023 by in ULTRASONOGRAPHY Comments Off on Shear wave dispersion

Introduction Acoustic radiation force impulse (ARFI) is a continually developing technology that provides biomechanical information concerning tissue elasticity (stiffness) by emitting a push pulse, which generates laterally propagating shear waves…

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Liver shear wave elastography: Guidelines

Feb 6, 2023 by in ULTRASONOGRAPHY Comments Off on Liver shear wave elastography: Guidelines

Introduction Guidelines for the use of elastography in diffuse liver disease have been released by societies or federations of societies. The first set of guidelines was released by European Federation…

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Liver stiffness measurement techniques: Basics

Feb 6, 2023 by in ULTRASONOGRAPHY Comments Off on Liver stiffness measurement techniques: Basics

Introduction to stiffness Liver diseases, such as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)/nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), alcoholic liver disease, viral hepatitis as well others, may be characterized by the accumulation of extracellular…

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The Kidneys

Dec 10, 2022 by in ULTRASONOGRAPHY Comments Off on The Kidneys

The Kidneys M. Robert Dejong Jeanine Rybyinski OBJECTIVES Discuss the normal anatomy of the kidneys including vasculature. Describe the microscopic internal renal anatomy to include the glomerulus and nephrons. Discuss…

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The Breast

Dec 10, 2022 by in ULTRASONOGRAPHY Comments Off on The Breast

The Breast Catherine Carr-Hoefer OBJECTIVES Discuss sonography’s role in the evaluation of the breast. Explain the indications for sonography of the breast, as well as its advantages and limitations. Identify…

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The Scrotum and Penis

Dec 10, 2022 by in ULTRASONOGRAPHY Comments Off on The Scrotum and Penis

The Scrotum and Penis Wayne C. Leonhardt Aaron M. Chandler OBJECTIVES Illustrate the normal gross and sectional anatomy of the scrotum and penis, including the vascular anatomy. Describe the sonographic…

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