Key result
Point shear wave elastography is a feasible method to evaluate renal parenchymal stiffness in children, with mean shear wave speed values ranging from 1.58 to 2.30 m/s depending on the ultrasound probe and method used.
Cross-Sectional (n=264)
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Point shear wave elastography using a low-frequency probe is a feasible method to evaluate renal parenchymal stiffness in children of all ages, providing age- and weight-dependent norm values.
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Establishes baseline normative data for pediatric renal stiffness; leaves open whether these thresholds can reliably differentiate.
Grass et al. (2017) conducted a cross-sectional in Healthy children and adolescents (n=264). Point shear wave elastography (pSWE) was evaluated on Mean shear wave speed (SWS) values and measurement feasibility. Point shear wave elastography is a feasible method to evaluate renal parenchymal stiffness in children, with mean shear wave speed values ranging from 1.58 to 2.30 m/s depending on the ultrasound probe and method used.
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