Recent advances in medical image processing for the evaluation of chronic kidney disease
Assessment of renal function and structure accurately remains essential in the diagnosis
and prognosis of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Advanced imaging, including Magnetic …
and prognosis of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Advanced imaging, including Magnetic …
Kidney biomarkers in cirrhosis
C Francoz, MK Nadim, F Durand - Journal of hepatology, 2016 - Elsevier
Impaired renal function due to acute kidney injury (AKI) and/or chronic kidney diseases
(CKD) is frequent in cirrhosis. Recurrent episodes of AKI may occur in end-stage cirrhosis …
(CKD) is frequent in cirrhosis. Recurrent episodes of AKI may occur in end-stage cirrhosis …
[HTML][HTML] The EFSUMB guidelines and recommendations for the clinical practice of elastography in non-hepatic applications: update 2018
This manuscript describes the use of ultrasound elastography, with the exception of liver
applications, and represents an update of the 2013 EFSUMB (European Federation of …
applications, and represents an update of the 2013 EFSUMB (European Federation of …
Shear wave elastography in chronic kidney disease: a pilot experience in native kidneys
Background There currently is a need for a non-invasive measure of renal fibrosis. We aim
to explore whether shear wave elastography (SWE)-derived estimates of tissue stiffness may …
to explore whether shear wave elastography (SWE)-derived estimates of tissue stiffness may …
[HTML][HTML] Renal ultrasound elastography
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) incidence and prevalence are increasing in Western
countries, due particularly to diabetes mellitus and hypertension-related nephropathies …
countries, due particularly to diabetes mellitus and hypertension-related nephropathies …
[HTML][HTML] Kidney ultrasound for nephrologists: a review
Ultrasound imaging is a key investigatory step in the evaluation of chronic kidney disease
and kidney transplantation. It uses nonionizing radiation, is noninvasive, and generates real …
and kidney transplantation. It uses nonionizing radiation, is noninvasive, and generates real …
ARFI: from basic principles to clinical applications in diffuse chronic disease—a review
C Bruno, S Minniti, A Bucci, R Pozzi Mucelli - Insights into imaging, 2016 - Springer
The many factors influencing the shear wave velocity (SWV) measured with Acoustic
Radiation Force Impulse (ARFI) are examined in order to define the most correct …
Radiation Force Impulse (ARFI) are examined in order to define the most correct …
Noninvasive assessment of renal fibrosis by magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound techniques
K Jiang, CM Ferguson, LO Lerman - Translational Research, 2019 - Elsevier
Renal fibrosis is a useful biomarker for diagnosis and guidance of therapeutic interventions
of chronic kidney disease (CKD), a worldwide disease that affects more than 10% of the …
of chronic kidney disease (CKD), a worldwide disease that affects more than 10% of the …
Ultrasound elastography: principles, techniques, and clinical applications
RJ DeWall - Critical Reviews™ in Biomedical Engineering, 2013 - dl.begellhouse.com
Ultrasound elastography is an emerging set of imaging modalities used to image tissue
elasticity and are often referred to as virtual palpation. These techniques have proven …
elasticity and are often referred to as virtual palpation. These techniques have proven …
[HTML][HTML] Renal allograft fibrosis: biology and therapeutic targets
Renal tubulointerstitial fibrosis is the final common pathway of progressive renal diseases. In
allografts, it is assessed with tubular atrophy as interstitial fibrosis/tubular atrophy (IF/TA) …
allografts, it is assessed with tubular atrophy as interstitial fibrosis/tubular atrophy (IF/TA) …