Liver stiffness measurement using acoustic radiation force impulse elastography in overweight and obese patients

Summary Background Obesity and overweight are global health problems. Aim To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of liver stiffness measurement ( LSM ) using acoustic radiation force impulse ( ARFI ) elastography in overweight and obese patients for staging liver fibrosis. Methods Ninety‐seven patients (mean age: 50 years, 50% male) with body mass index ( BMI ) ≥25 kg/m 2 (mean BMI : 31 kg/m 2 ) were prospectively enrolled. All patients underwent...