Is transient elastography a useful tool for screening liver disease?

Transient elastography as a screening tool for liver fibrosis in a large hemodialysis population

Metabolic syndrome, an etiological factor in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), is often present in hemodialysis patients. Little is known about the prevalence of, and factors associated with, liver fibrosis in hemodialysis populations. We used transient elastography (TE) to investigate these phenomena. 659 patients treated with chronic hemodialysis were enrolled. We excluded those with...

Is Transient Elastography a Valid Screening Method for Esophageal Varices?

Gastroesophageal varices are a common complication of cirrhosis and are present in approximately 50% of patients with cirrhosis.[1] Acute gastroesophageal variceal hemorrhage is a severe complication of cirrhosis or portal hypertension associated with high mortality.[1‐3] Although mortality of gastroesophageal variceal hemorrhage has decreased in the past three decades, it remains the most comm...

Transient Elastography for Assessment of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Liver Stiffness Using Transient Elastography is Applicable to Canines for Hepatic Disease Models

BACKGROUND The objectives of this study were to evaluate the best position and best exploration probe for determining liver stiffness (LS) in dogs using transient liver elastography (TE). Thirteen dogs were used in the study. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS Morphometric measurements taken were thoracic circumference, weight and height. Elastographic measurements were taken in 4 anatomical posi...

Transient elastography in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a relevant issue in public health owing to its epidemiological burden. It represents the most common chronic liver disease in the general population and is expected to increase in future as a result of an ageing population. Liver biopsy is still considered the "gold standard" for distinguishing the broad range of NAFLD. However, liver biopsy is often...