Acoustic radiation force impulse (ARFI) elastography in the evaluation of renal parenchymal stiffness in patients with ureteropelvic junction obstruction

ConclusionsARFI as a noninvasive, radiation-free procedure for evaluating parenchymal stiffness may prove useful in the diagnostic work-up and follow-up of children with UPJO-induced renal disease.
Source: Journal of Medical Ultrasonics - Category: Radiology Source Type: research