Elastography and controlled attenuation parameter (CAP) for non-invasive graft evaluation after liver transplantation

Purpose: Elastography methods detect liver fibrosis non-invasively and help sparing biopsies. In addition, the new controlled attenuation parameter (CAP) provides an easy technique for quantification of hepatic steatosis. First data support the use of elastography after liver transplantation. However, these studies focus on cohorts dominated by chronic viral hepatitis. Feasibility and clinical value in transplanted patients with other etiologies have scarcely been reported. Material and methods: Liver transplanted patients were prospectively evaluated with Transient Elastography (TE) including CAP, Acoustic Radi…