Diagnosis value of the attenuation coefficient computed from ultrasound image for predicting the presence and severity of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis
M Lupsor, R Badea, C Vicas, S Nedevschi, M Grigorescu, H Stefanescu, Z Sparchez, C Radu, D Crisan, A Serban, H Branda · Ultraschall in der Medizin - European Journal of Ultrasound · 2008 · Heft 05
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Background and aims: Ultrasonography (US) is a simple method in diagnosing nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), but it is subjective and it can not accurately differentiate between steatosis grades. The computerized processing of the data obtained from US image adds new and valuable information. The aim of our study was to evaluate the diagnostic performance of the attenuation coefficient computed from the US image in differentiating between healthy and NASH patients and between different steatosis degrees. Patients and Methods: 45 patients with NASH histology proven by liver biopsy (Brunt score) were studied, c…
