Effect of probe size and energy (M versus XL probe) on the detection of liver stiffness using transient elastography (Fibroscan)
E Durango, C Dietrich, W Vodovozov, A Kohlhaas, G Millonig, HK Seitz, S Mueller · Zeitschrift für Gastroenterologie · 2011 · Heft 08
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Background: Measurement of liver stiffness (LS) by transient elastography [TE/Fibroscan] is limited in patients with obesity and ascites. We here test and compare the recently developed more powerful XL probe versus the conventional M probe in obese and non-obese patients. Methods: LS was measured in 129 (BMI range 17.2–72.4) using both the M and XL probe. In addition, BMI, waist to hip ratio, transaminases and basic liver ultrasound parameters were obtained. Results: LS was not measurable in 6 patients (4.6%) by the XL probe as compared to 32 patients (24.8%) by the M probe. Of note, 46% of the patients not mea…
