On the use of dual acoustic radiation forces to induce shear wave propagation and interference pattern formation

Kenneth Hoyt, Zaegyoo Hah, Chris Hazard, Kevin J. Parker

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Abstract

An elasticity imaging system that uses a pair of acoustic radiation forces was developed to generate shear wave interference patterns. Ultrasound pulse-echo data and correlation-based techniques were used to estimate material deformation and to characterize the viscoelastic response. Both normal and axicon focal configurations were implemented and studied to assess impact on shear wave generation. Theoretical models were shown in simulation to describe shear wave propagation and interference pattern properties. In a tissue-mimicking phantom, experimental results were in agreement with theoretical findings. Experimental results also confirm that shear wave interference patterns can be remotely produced in tissue-mimicking material using dynamic acoustic radiation force excitation. Overall, preliminary results are encouraging and the tissue elasticity imaging system described may prove feasible for viscoelastic property characterization in tissue.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2012 IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium, IUS 2012
Pages2583-2586
Number of pages4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2012
Event2012 IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium, IUS 2012 - Dresden, Germany
Duration: Oct 7 2012Oct 10 2012

Publication series

NameIEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium, IUS
ISSN (Print)1948-5719
ISSN (Electronic)1948-5727

Other

Other2012 IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium, IUS 2012
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityDresden
Period10/7/1210/10/12

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Acoustics and Ultrasonics

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