Magnetic resonance elastography for detecting and staging liver fibrosis
HAYES, Inc.
Record ID 32016000775
English
Authors' recommendations:
Purpose of Technology: Magnetic resonance elastography (MRE) involves the 3-dimensional analysis of wave propagation and tissue deformation in patients suspected of or known to have chronic liver disease. MRE is based on the principle that fibrosis changes the elasticity and viscosity of tissue. By assessing the propagation of acoustic waves through liver tissue, the extent of fibrosis may be indirectly derived.
Relevant Questions: What is the accuracy of MRE relative to histopathology in detecting and staging hepatic fibrosis? What is the accuracy of MRE relative to other technologies in detecting and staging hepatic fibrosis? Are safety issues associated with MRE? Have definitive patient selection criteria been established for the use of MRE in detecting and staging hepatic fibrosis?
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2016
URL for published report:
The report may be purchased from:
http://www.hayesinc.com/hayes/crd/?crd=14766
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
United States
MeSH Terms
- Humans
- Elasticity Imaging Techniques
- Liver Cirrhosis
Contact
Organisation Name:
HAYES, Inc.
Contact Address:
157 S. Broad Street, Suite 200, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA. Tel: 215 855 0615; Fax: 215 855 5218
Contact Name:
saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Contact Email:
saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Copyright:
2014 Winifred S. Hayes, Inc
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