Acoustic radiation force impulse accuracy and the impact of hepatic steatosis on liver fibrosis staging

Introduction The accuracy of Acoustic Radiation Force Impulse ( ARFI ) imaging has been validated in the setting of hepatitis C, however, the accuracy in the setting of fatty liver disease ( FLD ) has been less well‐established. The aim of this study was to assess the accuracy of ARFI in the setting of hepatic steatosis. Methods Patients with biopsy proven or sonographically diagnosed liver steatosis were assessed for ARFI trends including:...