Summary
Ultrasound elastography is a promising imaging modality for monitoring percutaneous thermal ablation. Percutaneous thermal ablation is a minimally invasive treatment for tumors that involves heating tissue to destroy cancer cells. Treatment monitoring is essential to ensure that the ablation zone is large enough to kill all of the tumor cells while avoiding damage to healthy tissue.
Ultrasound elastography is a non-invasive imaging modality that can measure tissue stiffness. This information can be used to monitor the ablation process and ensure that the desired level of tissue destruction is achieved.
The authors of this review discuss the different types of ultrasound elastography that can be used for monitoring percutaneous ablation. They also discuss the advantages and limitations of each technique. The authors conclude that ultrasound elastography has the potential to become the primary imaging modality for monitoring percutaneous ablation.
