Record Status This is a bibliographic record of a published health technology assessment. No evaluation of the quality of this assessment has been made for the HTA database. Citation Ultrasound transient elastography for detecting hepatic fibrosis in patients with hepatitis C. Lansdale: HAYES, Inc.. Directory Publication. 2014 Authors' objectives Ultrasound transient elastography (TE) involves the ultrasonographic analysis of wave propagation and tissue deformation in patients suspected of or known to have chronic liver disease. TE 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 can be measured. Indexing Status Subject indexing assigned by CRD MeSH Adult; Diagnosis; Elasticity Imaging Techniques; Hepatitis C, Chronics; Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted; Liver; Liver Cirrhosis; Middle Aged; ROC Curve; Recurrence; Reproducibility of Results Language Published English Country of organisation United States English summary An English language summary is available. Address for correspondence HAYES, Inc., 157 S. Broad Street, Suite 200, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA. Tel: 215 855 0615; Fax: 215 855 5218 Email: hayesinfo@hayesinc.com AccessionNumber 32015000335 Date abstract record published 11/03/2015 |