An increasing number of patients worldwide suffers from chronic kidney disease (CKD).
CKD is accompanied by kidney fibrosis, which affects all compartments of the kidney, ie, the …

Assessment of renal function and structure accurately remains essential in the diagnosis
and prognosis of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Advanced imaging, including Magnetic …

This manuscript describes the use of ultrasound elastography, with the exception of liver
applications, and represents an update of the 2013 EFSUMB (European Federation of …

The many factors influencing the shear wave velocity (SWV) measured with Acoustic
Radiation Force Impulse (ARFI) are examined in order to define the most correct …

In recent years, several novel ultrasound (US)–based techniques have emerged for kidney
diagnostic imaging, including tissue stiffness assessment with elastography, Ultrasensitive …

Recently a series of papers was introduced describing on “how to do” certain techniques.
More specifically we published on how to perform strain imaging using the transcutaneous …

Objective: Many studies have conflicting findings in using shear wave elastography (SWE) to
assess renal fibrosis. This study reviews the use of SWE to evaluate pathological changes in …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is defined as an alteration of kidney function and/or structure
lasting for more than 3 months and is a major public health issue. Histologically, the severity …

Objective The assessment of the grade of renal fibrosis in diabetic kidney disease (DKD)
requires renal biopsy, which may be associated with certain risks. To assess the severity of …

Ultrasound elastography (USE) is a noninvasive technique for assessing tissue elasticity,
and its application in nephrology has aroused growing interest in recent years. The purpose …