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Assessment of elastic parameters of human skin using dynamic elastography

Authors :
Gennisson, Jean-Luc
Baldeweck, Therese
Tanter, Mickael
Catheline, Stefan
Fink, Mathian
Querleux, Bernard
Cornillon, Celine
Sandrin, Laurent
Source :
IEEE Transactions on Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics and Frequency Control. August, 2004, Vol. 51 Issue 8, p980, 10 p.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

The high-resolution device of measuring local Young's modulus in very thin layers, which is the principle assessment parameter, is described. Experimental results revealed that Young's modulus was found to be higher in the dermis than in the hypodermis and other soft tissues.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08853010
Volume :
51
Issue :
8
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
IEEE Transactions on Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics and Frequency Control
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.122853743