Why the study?
With the rapid development of ultrasound elastography to assess tissue elasticity, there is a growing demand for calibrated phantoms to validate elastography systems across multiple anatomical structures.
Population
Studies using phantoms for elastography in multiple anatomical structures published from January 2019 to May 2024
Design
Review
Key result
Ultrasound elastography research predominantly utilizes gelatin, agar, and PVA-C phantoms for validation, though manufacturing specialized phantoms that replicate living tissue remains a need.
Authors
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Limited phantom realism may hinder elastography translation to practice; extends need for specialized tissue-mimicking materials.
Gelatin, agar, and PVA-C are the most common materials used for ultrasound elastography phantoms, highlighting a need for specialized phantoms that better replicate living tissue.
Santos et al. (2025) conducted a review in Tissue elasticity assessment. Ultrasound elastography phantoms was evaluated on Types of phantoms used in elastography research. Ultrasound elastography research predominantly utilizes gelatin, agar, and PVA-C phantoms for validation, though manufacturing specialized phantoms that replicate living tissue remains a need.