Inter/intra-observer reproduciibility of a 2D- Shear Wave Elastography (Logiq E9 system from GE) technique and the impact of ultrasound experience in achieving reliable data
TV Moga, C Pienar, AM Stepan, A Popescu, R Sirli, M Danila, I Sporea · Ultraschall in der Medizin - European Journal of Ultrasound · 2016 · Heft 08
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The aim of this paper was to evaluate the reproducibility of a new SWE technique -2D SWE.GE and the impact of ultrasound experience in acquiring reliable measurements, since no recommendation are available. Liver stiffness measurements were made in 60 healthy subjects by 2D-SWE.GE using Logiq E9. Three examiners, (one with both ultrasonographic and elastographic experience of more than one year – E1; one with only ultrasonographic experience for more than one year – E2; and one without any experience – E3) performed 10 valid measurements for each subject and a median and interquartile range (IQR) were calculated…
