Non-invasive liver fibrosis assessment in children: Two Dimensional Shear Wave Elastography and point Shear Wave Elastography

Aim: To compare the feasibility and performance of two elastographic methods involving ultrasound shear waves in children: two dimensional shear wave elastography (2D-SWE) and point shear wave elastography (point SWE). Material & methods: We conducted a prospective study in children. Elastographic measurements of liver stiffness were performed using point SWE – Virtual Touch Tissue Quantification (VTQ) (Acuson S2000 Siemens) and 2D-SWE.GE (Logiq E9, GE Healthcare, Chalfont St Giles- UK). Reliable measurements were defined as a median value of 10 liver stiffness measurements with a success rate ≥60% and an interq…