Intersystem and Interoperator Agreement of US Attenuation Coefficient for Quantifying Liver Steatosis
Giovanna Ferraioli, Davide Roccarina, R. Graham Barr
Abstract
Substantial variability in US attenuation coefficient values across systems precludes their interchangeability for diagnosing and monitoring liver steatosis.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineSteatosisInterchangeabilityAttenuationLiver steatosisAttenuation coefficientNuclear medicineFatty liverInternal medicineOpticsDiseaseComputer sciencePhysicsProgramming languageLiver Disease Diagnosis and TreatmentLiver Disease and TransplantationCardiovascular Function and Risk Factors