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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 28, 2014; 20(48): 18131-18150
Published online Dec 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i48.18131
Published online Dec 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i48.18131
Figure 3 The region of interest of acoustic radiation force impulse speed is positioned in the right lobe of the liver, with an intercostal scan performed with the help of ultrasound B-mode (A and B).
On the right of the display there is the depth at which the measurement is performed and acoustic radiation force impulse (ARFI) speed measurement. In panel A subject with normal ARFI speed value (expressed in m/s). In panel B patient with ARFI speed value (expressed in m/s) compatible with liver cirrhosis.
- Citation: Soresi M, Giannitrapani L, Cervello M, Licata A, Montalto G. Non invasive tools for the diagnosis of liver cirrhosis. World J Gastroenterol 2014; 20(48): 18131-18150
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v20/i48/18131.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v20.i48.18131