New modality for the quantitative evaluation of tissue elasticity using a forward-viewing radial-array echoendoscope for colorectal neoplasms

ConclusionWe identified absolute sound speeds for colorectal neoplasms and the depth of invasion of neoplasms which yielded a good diagnostic performance. SSC provides an objective evaluation of colorectal neoplasms and the depth of invasion of neoplasms and, thus, might be a useful modality in practice.Trial registrationUMIN000038235, Date of registration; October 8, 2019

Source: International Journal of Colorectal Disease - April 8, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research