Journal of Clinical & Experimental Dermatology Research
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9554
ISSN: 2155-9554
Department of Physiotherapy, Breast Centre, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Perth, Australia
Research Article
Ultra-Sound Shear Wave Elastography Tissue Stiffness and Thickness Assessment after Adjuvant Radiotherapy For Breast Cancer Treatment: An Exploratory Study
Author(s): Catherine Hunt*, Anita Bourke, Joshua Dass, Tammy Corica, Sueli Hardwick, Angela Jacques, Greta Busch and Helen DeJong
Aim: This research investigated the feasibility of using B-mode ultrasound with Shear-Wave Elastography (SWE) to evaluate the structural and mechanical properties of multiple tissue layers in the pectoral region of women with chronic radiation fibrosis following breast cancer treatment.
Method: Nine women between one and five years post unilateral conventional fractionated radiotherapy were evaluated. Both ultrasound and SWE were used to examine the thickness and stiffness of skin, subcutaneous adipose tissue, fascia and muscle in both their irradiated and non-irradiated sides.
Linear mixed models were conducted to examine statistical differences in tissue thickness and stiffness between irradiated and non-irradiated sides with the arm resting by the side and also in abduction.
Results: Significant differ.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2155-9554.22.13.597