Pediatric Radiology · 6 authors, 5 centres
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Liver stiffness can be assessed noninvasively by vibration-controlled transient elastography, point shear wave elastography, 2-D shear wave elastography, and MR elastography, with MR elastography offering whole-liver coverage that reduces sampling error.
Liver stiffness can be assessed noninvasively by vibration-controlled transient elastography, point shear wave elastography, 2-D shear wave elastography, and MR elastography, with MR elastography offering whole-liver coverage that reduces sampling error. Color Doppler can depict altered hepatic hemodynamics including reduced portal flow velocity and loss of triphasic hepatic venous outflow modulation, though these hemodynamic parameters have not been shown to be sensitive predictors of fibrosis degree. The review emphasizes that advanced fibrosis in children is potentially reversible with adequate treatment of the underlying disease.
