Use of Intra-Operative Shear Wave Ultrasound Vibrometry for Characterization of Esophageal Malignant Tumors



Status:Recruiting
Conditions:Cancer, Cancer
Therapuetic Areas:Oncology
Healthy:No
Age Range:18 - Any
Updated:10/20/2018
Start Date:September 20, 2017
End Date:June 2019
Contact:Karlyn Pierson, RN
Email:pierson.karlyn@mayo.edu
Phone:507-538-1960

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Using the analysis of group velocity for a screening application and then higher order
analysis based on the elastic and viscious components of the shear modulus may allow
discrimination between extent of tumor invasion through the esophageal wall if appropriately
correlated with pathological findings.

Use of ultrasound-based vibrometry in this setting would allow for a relatively simple study
and translation of clinical practice, as the same devices are already used in this setting,
and operators have familiarity with the equipment. Incorporating another additional method to
generate contrast for determining malignant tissue from normal based on biomechanical
properties with the same probe would have benefit as an additional diagnostic modality.

Inclusion Criteria:

- ≥ 18 years old

- Scheduled to undergo esophageal reconstruction for presumed or known esophageal cancer

- Subject is able to understand the study procedures and provide informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

- Subject is pregnant or breast feeding.
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Principal Investigator: Dennis A Wigle, MD, PhD
Phone: 507-538-1960
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