Performance Characteristics of Vibration-Controlled TransientElastography for Evaluation of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

摘要

BackgroundVibration-controlled transient elastography (VCTE) estimates liver stiffness measurement (LSM) and controlled attenuation parameter (CAP) which are noninvasive assessments of hepatic fibrosis and steatosis respectively. However, prior VCTE studies reported high failure rate in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).