@article{ART003090603},
author={Chan-Hyuk Kwon and Min Woo Ha},
title={The analysis of tissue elasticity using computer-controlled ultrasonography in the affected upper limb of patients after breast cancer surgery},
journal={Journal of The Korea Society of Computer and Information},
issn={1598-849X},
year={2024},
volume={29},
number={6},
pages={167-173},
doi={10.9708/jksci.2024.29.06.167}
TY - JOUR
AU - Chan-Hyuk Kwon
AU - Min Woo Ha
TI - The analysis of tissue elasticity using computer-controlled ultrasonography in the affected upper limb of patients after breast cancer surgery
JO - Journal of The Korea Society of Computer and Information
PY - 2024
VL - 29
IS - 6
PB - The Korean Society Of Computer And Information
SP - 167
EP - 173
SN - 1598-849X
AB - In this paper, we propse a quantitative research by investigating the subcutaneous tissue elasticity by using ultrasonography in lymphedema patients after breast cancer surgery. Lymphedema patients who took breast cancer operation were included. Thickness of subcutaneous tissue was assessed at two spots; 10cm below elbow (forearm) and 10cm above elbow (upper arm), not only in affected side but also in sound side. By using probe attached to real-time pressure sensor, stress-strain curves were obtained. We defined tissue elasticity as slope of that curve at range of 7.5~15% of strain to avoid toe region. By comparing the elasticity of normal side and that of affected side, lymphedema tissues were classified into ‘softer’ and ‘harder’ tissues.
Overall 30 cases of lymphedema tissues and 30 cases of sound tissues were checked. The difference of the elasticity between normal and affected side ranged from -3.98 N/m2 to 1.40 N/m2. The lymphedema tissues were classified into 17 softer tissues and 13 harder tissues. No demographic and clinical values, including clinical stage of lymphedema, showed statistically meaningful differences between two groups. Evaluation of subcutaneous tissue elasticity with ultrasonography and real-time pressure sensor could be one of the useful tools for investigation of lymphedema tissue characteristics.
KW - Lmphedema;Ultrasonography;Breast cancer;Compressibility;Computer-control
DO - 10.9708/jksci.2024.29.06.167
ER -
Chan-Hyuk Kwon and Min Woo Ha. (2024). The analysis of tissue elasticity using computer-controlled ultrasonography in the affected upper limb of patients after breast cancer surgery. Journal of The Korea Society of Computer and Information, 29(6), 167-173.
Chan-Hyuk Kwon and Min Woo Ha. 2024, "The analysis of tissue elasticity using computer-controlled ultrasonography in the affected upper limb of patients after breast cancer surgery", Journal of The Korea Society of Computer and Information, vol.29, no.6 pp.167-173. Available from: doi:10.9708/jksci.2024.29.06.167
Chan-Hyuk Kwon, Min Woo Ha "The analysis of tissue elasticity using computer-controlled ultrasonography in the affected upper limb of patients after breast cancer surgery" Journal of The Korea Society of Computer and Information 29.6 pp.167-173 (2024) : 167.
Chan-Hyuk Kwon, Min Woo Ha. The analysis of tissue elasticity using computer-controlled ultrasonography in the affected upper limb of patients after breast cancer surgery. 2024; 29(6), 167-173. Available from: doi:10.9708/jksci.2024.29.06.167
Chan-Hyuk Kwon and Min Woo Ha. "The analysis of tissue elasticity using computer-controlled ultrasonography in the affected upper limb of patients after breast cancer surgery" Journal of The Korea Society of Computer and Information 29, no.6 (2024) : 167-173.doi: 10.9708/jksci.2024.29.06.167
Chan-Hyuk Kwon; Min Woo Ha. The analysis of tissue elasticity using computer-controlled ultrasonography in the affected upper limb of patients after breast cancer surgery. Journal of The Korea Society of Computer and Information, 29(6), 167-173. doi: 10.9708/jksci.2024.29.06.167
Chan-Hyuk Kwon; Min Woo Ha. The analysis of tissue elasticity using computer-controlled ultrasonography in the affected upper limb of patients after breast cancer surgery. Journal of The Korea Society of Computer and Information. 2024; 29(6) 167-173. doi: 10.9708/jksci.2024.29.06.167
Chan-Hyuk Kwon, Min Woo Ha. The analysis of tissue elasticity using computer-controlled ultrasonography in the affected upper limb of patients after breast cancer surgery. 2024; 29(6), 167-173. Available from: doi:10.9708/jksci.2024.29.06.167
Chan-Hyuk Kwon and Min Woo Ha. "The analysis of tissue elasticity using computer-controlled ultrasonography in the affected upper limb of patients after breast cancer surgery" Journal of The Korea Society of Computer and Information 29, no.6 (2024) : 167-173.doi: 10.9708/jksci.2024.29.06.167
