SynthesisEuropean radiology2018
Comparison of gradient-recalled echo and spin-echo echo-planar imaging MR elastography in staging liver fibrosis: a meta-analysis.
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- Comparison of diffusion-weighted imaging and MR elastography in staging liver fibrosis: a meta-analysis.Abdominal radiology (New York) · 2021Pooled it
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- Multiparametric MRI-based whole-liver radiomics for predicting early-stage liver fibrosis in rabbits.The British journal of radiology · 2024Article
- Staging liver fibrosis: comparison of radiomics model and fusion model based on multiparametric MRI in patients with chronic liver disease.Abdominal radiology (New York) · 2024Article
- Technical Success and Reliability of Magnetic Resonance Elastography in Patients with Hepatic Iron Overload.Academic radiology · 2024Article
- Magnetic resonance elastography for noninvasive detection of liver fibrosis: is there an added value of 3D acquisition?Abdominal radiology (New York) · 2023Article
- Correction to: Comparison of diffusion‑weighted imaging and MR elastography in staging liver fibrosis: a meta‑analysis.Abdominal radiology (New York) · 2023Article
- Clinical Significance of Liver MR Imaging.Magnetic resonance in medical sciences : MRMS : an official journal of Japan Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine · 2023Review
- Magnetic resonance elastography: from invention to standard of care.Abdominal radiology (New York) · 2022Review
- Noninvasive staging of liver fibrosis: review of current quantitative CT and MRI-based techniques.Abdominal radiology (New York) · 2022Review
- Comparison of spin-echo echo-planar imaging magnetic resonance elastography with gradient-recalled echo magnetic resonance elastography and their correlation with transient elastography.Diagnostic and interventional radiology (Ankara, Turkey) · 2022Article
- Intra-patient comparison of 3D and 2D magnetic resonance elastography techniques for assessment of liver stiffness.Abdominal radiology (New York) · 2022Article
- Clinical utility of 3D magnetic resonance elastography in patients with biliary obstruction.European radiology · 2022Article
- Relation of Magnetic Resonance Elastography to Fontan Circulatory Failure in a Cohort of Pediatric and Adult Patients.Pediatric cardiology · 2021Article
- Using MR elastography to assess portal hypertension and response to beta-blockers in patients with cirrhosis.Liver international : official journal of the International Association for the Study of the Liver · 2021Article
- Quantitative T2 mapping of rats with chronic hepatitis.Experimental and therapeutic medicine · 2021Article
- Elastography for Longitudinal Assessment of Liver Fibrosis after Antiviral Therapy: A Review.Journal of clinical and translational hepatology · 2020Review
- MR elastography of liver: current status and future perspectives.Abdominal radiology (New York) · 2020Review
- Technical success rates and reliability of spin-echo echo-planar imaging (SE-EPI) MR elastography in patients with chronic liver disease or liver cirrhosis.European radiology · 2020Article
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Abstract
objectivesTo compare the diagnostic performance of gradient-recalled echo-based magnetic resonance elastography (GRE-MRE) and spin-echo echo-planar imaging-based MRE (SE-EPI-MRE) in liver fibrosis staging.
methodsA systematic literature search was performed to identify studies involving the performance of MRE for the diagnosis of liver fibrosis. Pooled sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative likelihood ratios, the diagnostic odds ratio, and a summary receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve were estimated by using a bivariate random effects model. Subgroup analyses were performed between different study characteristics.
resultsTwenty-six studies with a total of 3,200 patients were included in the meta-analysis. Pooled sensitivity and specificity of GRE-MRE and SE-EPI-MRE did not differ significantly. The area under the summary ROC curve for stage diagnosis of any (F ≥ 1), significant (F ≥ 2), advanced (F ≥ 3), and cirrhosis (F = 4) on GRE-MRE and SE-EPI-MRE were 0.93 versus 0.94, 0.95 versus 0.94, 0.94 versus 0.95, and 0.92 versus 0.93, respectively. Substantial heterogeneity was detected for both sequences.
conclusionBoth GRE and SE-EPI-MRE show high sensitivity and specificity for detection of each stage of liver fibrosis, without significant differences. Magnetic resonance elastography (MRE) may be useful for noninvasive evaluation of liver fibrosis in chronic liver disease. KEY POINTS: • Pooled sensitivity and specificity of GRE-MRE and SE-EPI-MRE did not differ significantly. • GRE-MRE and SE-EPI-MRE were highly accurate for detecting all stages of fibrosis. • Due to better agreement and repeatability, GRE-MRE should be used first. • In case of failure on GRE-MRE, SE-EPI-MRE should be used.
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