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Endoscopic ultrasound-guided strain and shear wave elastography for pancreatic and liver diseases

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided elastography is an advanced imaging technique designed to improve assessment of lesion characteristics and disease diagnosis. It allows real-time assessment of tissue stiffness and is currently available in the form of strain elastography (SE) and shear wave elastography (SWE). While EUS-guided SE has high sensitivity for diagnosing malignant solid pancreatic lesions, its specificity remains modest. SWE is a novel technology currently available on the EUS platform. Promising data have been reported on the utility of EUS-guided SWE in various diseases of the pancreas and liver. This review aims to discuss the applications of EUS-guided SE and SWE in pancreatic and liver diseases.

Source: Clinical Endoscopy

DOI: 10.5946/ce.2025.258

Authors: Raymond S.Y. Tang, Ting Ting Chan

Institution: Chinese University of Hong Kong

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: gold

Estimated APC paid: $242