Influence of heterogeneities on liver steatosis evaluation by Fibroscan® (CAP™): relevance of a liver guidance tool

• Published in: Ultraschall in der Medizin - European Journal of Ultrasound
• Main Authors: Sasso, M, Audière, S, Sandrin, L, Miette, V
• Format: Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: 14.10.2013

Purpose: Controlled Attenuation Parameter (CAP) is a measure of ultrasound attenuation developed to assess steatosis on the Fibroscan®. CAP performance in clinical studies always showed satisfactory results. However, CAP is based on the hypothesis that liver parenchyma is homogeneous whereas it is n...