title: [Finite element analysis in simulations of ultrasonic elastography].
abstract: In this paper, the soft tissue strain under different circumstances was analyzed by using the finite element analysis (FEA) and the Matlab's toolbox. The scope of application of ultrasonic elastography was estimated in theory. The results of analysis indicated the limitation of ultrasonic elastography, and its application prospects. In addition, some characteristics of breast cancers, which are meaningful in clinics, may be estimated using this method.
authors.affiliation: College of Physics and Information Technology, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710062, China.
authors.forename: Tingting
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Zhao
authors.forename: Bige
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Yan
authors.forename: Wubin
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Niu
mesh_terms: D003198:Computer Simulation; D003238:Connective Tissue / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D004548:Elasticity; D054459:Elasticity Imaging Techniques / Q000379:methods*; D020342:Finite Element Analysis; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted