Magnetic Resonance Elastography of the Liver in Patients Status-Post Fontan Procedure: Feasibility and Preliminary Results

Objective The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of performing magnetic resonance elastography (MRE) as a screening tool for elevated liver stiffness in patients' status-post Fontan procedure. Background With greater numbers of Fontan patients surviving far into adulthood, a factor increasingly affecting long-term prognosis is the presence of hepatic congestion and fibrosis. If detected early, steps can be taken to potentially...