METHODS: This study evaluated 196 patients under treatment at the Alcohological Regional Center. An image regarding a scanning of the epigastrium with a high-frequency linear probe (7.5-12 MHz) has been selected for quantification. The hyperechogenic line corresponding to the Glisson capsule on the hepatic segment III has been evaluated with the Genoa Line Quantification (GLQ) software. These data have been compared with the shearwave ultrasound elastography.
BACKGROUND: The need for a staging of hepatic fibrosis has become particularly urgent in the last few years in order to start new therapeutic treatments. The objective of this study is to identify ultrasound descriptors and achieve a staging of hepatic fibrosis with non-invasive, rapid and inexpensive methods, both as an alternative and a support to the ultrasound elastography examination.
Quantification of ultrasound imaging in the staging of hepatic fibrosis
Fagoonee Sharmila;
2018
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The need for a staging of hepatic fibrosis has become particularly urgent in the last few years in order to start new therapeutic treatments. The objective of this study is to identify ultrasound descriptors and achieve a staging of hepatic fibrosis with non-invasive, rapid and inexpensive methods, both as an alternative and a support to the ultrasound elastography examination.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
