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Special Section Guest Editorial: Optical Elastography and Measurement of Tissue Biomechanics

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: Since the days of Hippocrates, it has been recognized that tissue mechanical properties can play a key role in the diagnosis and understanding of many diseases. For example, in cancer, the stromal response associated with tumor progression often results in stiffening of tissue surrounding tumor cells. In cardiovascular disease, atherosclerotic plaque mechanics are linked to plaque rupture.

Source: Journal of Biomedical Optics

DOI: 10.1117/1.jbo.18.12.121501

Authors: Ruikang K. Wang, David D. Sampson, Stephen A. Boppart, Brendan F. Kennedy

Institutions: University of Washington, The University of Western Australia, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Language: English

Topic: Ultrasound Imaging and Elastography

Subfield: Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $1,675