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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 21, 2014; 20(47): 17985-17992
Published online Dec 21, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i47.17985
Published online Dec 21, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i47.17985
Ultrasound hepatic/renal ratio and hepatic attenuation rate for quantifying liver fat content
Bo Zhang, Fang Ding, Tian Chen, Liang-Hua Xia, Juan Qian, Department of echocardiography, East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200120, China
Guo-Yi Lv, Department of Radiology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Tongji Medical College, Pu Ai Hospital, Wuhan 430030, Hubei Province, China
Author contributions: Zhang B and Lv GY designed the study and wrote the manuscript; Ding F, Chen T and Xia LH performed the majority of the experiments; Qian J provided vital analytical tools and was also involved in editing the manuscript.
Correspondence to: Guo-Yi Lv, MD, Deputy Chief of Physicians, Department of Radiology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Tongji Medical College, Pu Ai Hospital, No. 473 Hanzheng Road, Qiaokou District, Wuhan 430030, Hubei Province, China. laodongdong999@sina.com
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Received: May 24, 2014
Revised: August 24, 2014
Accepted: September 29, 2014
Published online: December 21, 2014
Revised: August 24, 2014
Accepted: September 29, 2014
Published online: December 21, 2014
Core Tip
Core tip: The quantitative ultrasound model is a simple, low-cost, and sensitive tool that can accurately assess hepatic fat content in clinical practice. It provides an easy and effective parameter for early diagnosis of mild hepatic steatosis and evaluation of the efficacy of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease treatment.