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Evaluation of Liver Stiffness by Ultrasound Elastography for Predicting Early HCC Recurrence After Treatment

NCT04552236 · Status: UNKNOWN · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 100

Last updated 2020-09-17

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Summary

We aim to evaluate liver stiffness as a marker of severity and duration of the underlying liver disease to predict for early HCC recurrence after treatment.

Conditions

Interventions

DEVICE

Ultrasound ELastography

A standardized liver Elastography is critical to obtain reliable and accurate results . The patient is imaged in supine or slight 30 degrees left lateral decubitus position, with the right arm elevated above the head to open the intercostal spaces and improve the acoustic window to the liver . it is recommended to sample measurements in the right lobe , which has shown the most reliable results. Transducer pressure on the skin should be similar to regular anatomical B-mode imaging. When using SWE techniques, the acoustic radiation force push pulse should be applied perpendicular to the liver capsule, with measurements obtained 4-5 cm deep to the skin and within a minimum 1-2 cm of liver parenchyma to limit refraction of the pulse. The operator should verify that these areas are free of vascular and biliary structures and rib shadows.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Assiut University

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

Min Age
50 Years
Max Age
80 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2021-01-31
Primary Completion
2022-01-31
Completion
2022-02-28

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