David J M Bauer, Annalisa De SilvestriI, Ruxandra Mare, Laura Maiocchi, Ambra Raimondi, Georg Semmler, Mattias Mandorfer, Ioan Sporea, Giovanna Ferraioli, Thomas Reiberger
PURPOSE: This study evaluated ElastQ, a two-dimensional shear wave elastography (2D-SWE) technique, for the non-invasive assessment of liver fibrosis risk using liver stiffness measurement (LSM). The aim was to determine its diagnostic accuracy and establish LSM cutoffs for clinical risk stratification. METHODS: A prospective multicenter study was conducted, employing vibration-controlled transient elastography (VCTE) as a reference standard. The statistical analysis utilized Pearson correlations and Lin concordance correlation coefficients, diagnostic areas under the curve (AUCs), and 90%-specific rule-in and 90%-sensitive rule-out ElastQ cutoffs...
June 7, 2023: Ultrasonography