Method and Apparatus to Standardize the Strains in Ultrasound Elasticity Imaging

Description

A new method of nonlinear characterization of tissue stiffness using ultrasound elasticity imaging has been developed and tested. These techniques can identify subtle stiffness changes related to acute inflammation and fibrosis in an animal model.

IP Status

https://patents.google.com/patent/US11529122B2

Quick Facts:
Reference Number
02350
Technology Type
Medical Device
Technology Subtype
Diagnostic Imaging
Lead Inventor
Kang Kim
Department
Bioengineering
All Tech Innovators
Kang KimJonathan M. RubinJingping Xu
Date Submitted
2010-12-01