MR methods for imaging of acoustic radiation force in tissue

Abstract

In this thesis the theory behind acoustic radiation force and the theory of elasticity are presented, which are used to characterize tissue displacements due to (acoustic) radiation force. The beginning of the development of ultrasound elastography is discussed, which forms the basis of the development of MR methods to image tissue displacement due to acoustic radiation force. These MR methods will be discussed and literature concerning the comparison to ultrasound methods and clinical applications is reviewed.