Clinical relevance of shear wave elastography compared with transient elastography and other markers of liver fibrosis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Early and accurate non-invasive diagnosis of liver fibrosis is important for reducing the burden of cirrhosis and related complications.

Aim

This cross-sectional study compares shear wave elastography (SWE), transient elastography (TE) and clinical markers of chronic liver disease in patients with various liver disorders.

Methods

Liver ultrasound with SWE was performed on 421 adult patients, 227 of whom also had TE. Patient age, gender, body mass index (BMI), liver disease aetiology and laboratory results were recorded. Associations between SWE, TE and other tests for liver fibrosis and chronic liver disease severity were sought. Advanced liver fibrosis was defined as liver stiffness measurement (LSM) equivalent to ≥F3 using Metavir staging.

Results

SUBMITTER: Ayonrinde OT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9311739 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature