ReviewBiomedicines2024
Advancements in Elastography for Evaluating Fibrosis in Renal Transplants: Current Perspectives.
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11 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Application and integration of deep learning in tumour radiomics: bibliometrics and visualisation analysis.Frontiers in artificial intelligence · 2026Pooled it
- How to perform a renal transplant biopsy: a practical guide for clinicians with CEUS-driven diagnosis and follow-up of complications.International urology and nephrology · 2026Review
- Multimodal ultrasound in renal transplantation: a pictorial essay on graft complications.Journal of ultrasound · 2026Review
- Kidney Elastography in Adult Nephrology: A Narrative Review.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Quantitative Assessment of Kidney Interstitial Fibrosis Using Optical Spectroscopy Mediated through a Fine Needle Probe.Kidney360 · 2026Article
- Parametric Imaging for Precision Medicine: Our Perspective on the Special Issue "Applications of Imaging Technology in Human Diseases".Biomedicines · 2026Article
- Shear wave elastography as a reliable tool in the prediction of renal histopathological abnormalities.BMC medical imaging · 2026Article
- Renal resistive index and shear wave elastography in assessment of kidney function after allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation: a pilot prospective observational study.Polish journal of radiology · 2026Article
- A bibliometric analysis of ultrasound-based evaluation in renal transplantation.Translational andrology and urology · 2025Article
- Development and Validation in Porcine and Human Models of a Bioimpedance Spectroscopy System for the Objective Assessment of Kidney Graft Viability.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Chronic Allograft Nephropathy-A Narrative Review of Its Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Evolving Management Strategies.Biomedicines · 2025Review
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Abstract
Renal fibrosis is a leading cause of chronic allograft nephropathy. While renal biopsy remains the gold standard for diagnosing fibrosis, it is an invasive procedure with potential for severe complications. Elastography, an emerging ultrasound imaging technique, appears to be a valuable tool for quantifying tissue stiffness, which correlates with fibrosis. Indeed, numerous studies have demonstrated a strong correlation between increased tissue stiffness, measured by elastography, and the degree of fibrosis detected in biopsy. Over the past few years, various elastography techniques have been evaluated, including strain elastography, shear wave elastography, and acoustic radiation force impulse. However, challenges such as operator dependence, tissue heterogeneity, and the lack of standardized protocols persist. Despite these limitations, elastography presents itself as a valuable tool for the non-invasive monitoring of renal transplant function and could facilitate the early detection of fibrosis, allowing for timely interventions. Future research should focus on standardizing acquisition protocols, establishing robust reference values, and exploring the clinical utility of elastography in guiding therapeutic decisions. The aim of this review is to explore the current state of elastography in the assessment of fibrosis in renal transplantation.
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