Ultrasonic Velocity and Attenuation Measurement in Kidney Stones: Correlation to Constituents and Hardness

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Singh, V. R. | Dhawan, J. B.^;

Affiliations: National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi-110012, India

Note: [] Present address: Publication & Information Directorate, New Delhi 110012, India.

Abstract: In this investigation, ultrasonic parameters of kidney stones are measured, in vitro, using a double probe ultrasonic-through-transmission technique. Due to the complex chemical structure of these stones, a large variation in the values of the ultrasonic parameters is found. A correlation between ultrasonic properties and variation in pathology of the renal calculi is also discussed.

Keywords: ultrasonic velocity, attenuation, kidney stone, chemical constituents, hardness, lithotripsy

DOI: 10.3233/BME-1992-2203

Journal: Bio-Medical Materials and Engineering, vol. 2, no. 2, pp. 79-82, 1992