The Performance of Vibration Controlled Transient Elastography in a US Cohort of Patients with Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

摘要

BackgroundIdentification of patients with Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) who have advanced fibrosis is crucial. Vibration Controlled Elastography (VCTE) is an alternative to biopsy; though published experience with VCTE in a U.S. population is limited.