Optimal number of valid measurements for the assessment of liver stiffness using 2D-SWE.GE
F Bende, I Sporea, R Sirli, A Popescu, M Danila, R Mare, R Lupusoru · Ultraschall in der Medizin - European Journal of Ultrasound · 2016 · Heft 08
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Background and aim: According to the manufacturer's recommendations, in order to obtain reliable liver stiffness values, 10 valid measurements need to be performed. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether 5 liver stiffness measurements are as useful as 10. Material and method: 109 consecutive subjects with or without chronic hepatophaties were included in the study, in whom liver stiffness (LS) was evaluated by 2D- Shear Waves Elastography implemented on the LOGIQ E9 system (GE Healthcare, Chalfont St Giles – UK). 10 valid measurements were performed in each case, and the mean, median, standard deviation (…
