ArticleLiver research (Beijing, China)2025
Noninvasive prediction of high-risk esophageal varices by spleen and liver stiffness measurements using sound touch elastography.
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- Development of a noninvasive ultrasound-based model for predicting high-risk esophageal varices in hepatitis-related cirrhosis.Ultrasonography (Seoul, Korea) · 2026Article
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Background and aims: Noninvasive assessments play a crucial role in ruling out high-risk esophageal varices (HREV) in cirrhotic patients. However, the value of sound touch elastography (STE) in predicting HREV has not been comprehensively investigated. Therefore, this study aimed to establish prediction models based on liver and spleen stiffness measurements obtained by STE and provide assessment strategies and cutoff values tailored for different clinical situations. Methods: This prospective study included cirrhotic patients who underwent esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). Liver and spleen stiffness measurements by STE were performed within six months of EGD examination. Various prediction models and their corresponding cutoff values were established for different clinical situations, incorporating spleen diameter and laboratory parameters. Results: A total of 154 cirrhotic patients were included in the study and stratified into training ( Conclusions: Liver and spleen stiffness measurements obtained through STE are valuable for predicting HREV in cirrhotic patients. The developed prediction models and their corresponding cutoff values provide tailored solutions for various clinical situations, thereby effectively reducing the need for unnecessary endoscopies.
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