Supersonic shear-wave elastography and APRI for the detection and staging of liver disease in pediatric cystic fibrosis

This study investigated the potential of Supersonic shear-wave elastography (SSWE) to non-invasively detect CFLD and assess hepatic fibrosis severity in children with CF.

Source: Journal of Cystic Fibrosis - July 10, 2019 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Diego A. Calvopina, Charlton Noble, Anna Weis, Gunter F. Hartel, Louise E. Ramm, Fariha Balouch, Manuel A. Fernandez-Rojo, Miranda A. Coleman, Peter J. Lewindon, Grant A. Ramm Tags: Original Article Source Type: research