Elastography, also known as sonoelastography, is the latest ultrasound (USG) method, performed similarly to a standard ultrasound examination. During elastography, the physician scans the organs of interest, identifying nodules or other suspicious structures. The physician activates the elastography mode on the equipment and measures the elasticity of the formations, comparing it to surrounding tissues.
Elastography is widely used today in examining abdominal organs such as the liver, spleen, kidneys, thyroid, and soft tissues of the neck, as well as in breast gland examinations and in diagnosing muscle and tendon injuries. Special endocavitary probes (used in gynecological and rectal examinations) are also used in examining formations such as the prostate, bladder, rectum, uterus, ovaries, and others. Patient sensations during the examination are similar to those of a regular ultrasound - there is no pain or discomfort.
There is no special preparation required, except for fasting for four hours before liver elastography examinations. If a patient has eaten, technically feasible measurements can still be taken, but they may not be accurate due to changes in liver blood flow, which affects density indicators. For abdominal ultrasound with elastography, fasting for six hours prior to the examination is necessary.
There are no significant restrictions on performing this examination—it can be conducted in all age groups, including pregnant women.
Māris Zeps
Diagnostic radiologist
Maija Radziņa
Diagnostic radiologist, Doctor in Medicine, Associated Professor
Nelli Rožina
Diagnostic radiologist
Olga Kalnača
Diagnostic radiologist, paediatrician
The doctor has been working as a certified radiologist since 2017. He gained his experience working at RAKUS clinic "Gaiļezers", where he specialised in emergency and vascular radiology. He has also specialised in US examinations of abdominal organs, thyroid glands and testicles.
As the doctor himself emphasises, modern medicine requires continuous updating of knowledge and skills, therefore the specialist regularly participates in international congresses and courses. He has become a member of the European and Latvian Association of Radiologists and the Latvian Ultrasonography Association.
The specialist shares his knowledge and experience in training radiology residents.
At Premium Medical, the specialist performs the following examinations:
The doctor provides consultations in Latvian, Russian and English.
Maija Radziņa has been a certified diagnostic radiologist since 2006. Learned various imaging diagnostic methods (radiography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasonography) during her radiology residency in Latvia and during her internship at university clinics in London (UK), Boston (USA), Graz (Austria). Regularly improves knowledge at conferences and courses in Latvia and Europe. Since 2011 she has been the head of the Latvian Association of Ultrasonographers, a member of the Board of the Latvian Association of Radiologists, a member of the Latvian Professional Associations of Musculoskeletal Radiology and others. Maija regularly organises continuing education courses for doctors in ultrasonography and participates in the daily training of students and residents in radiology at the Pauls Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital. Provides consultations in Latvian, Russian and English.
Graduated from Riga Stradiņš University. Performs: ultrasound of abdominal organs (liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, spleen, pancreas), thyroid gland, kidneys and bladder, breast glands, lymph nodes and soft tissues, joints. Elastography of the liver, breast, thyroid gland, etc. Member of the Latvian Association of Radiologists. Provides consultations in Latvian, Russian and English.
Performs examinations of the abdominal cavity (liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, spleen, pancreas) kidneys, breast glands and thyroid gland, as well as diagnosis of soft tissue and joint disorders. Elastography of the liver, breast, thyroid gland, etc. Performs neurosonography and ultrasonography of the hip joints on newborn babies. Provides consultations in Latvian, Russian and English.
USG for adults
USG for pregnant women
USG for children