Ultrasound elastography: a brief clinical history of an evolving technique

Abstract

The history of the emerging elastographic technique is presented. Ultrasound imaging of elasticity and tissue strain has gained clinical acceptance as an established technique useful in routine daily clinical practice.

Keywords

ultrasound - elastography - history

Publication History

Received: 19 March 2024

Accepted: 21 July 2024

Article published online:
09 October 2024

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