Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Ultrasound II: Endoscopic Ultrasound and FibroScan01:25

Ultrasound II: Endoscopic Ultrasound and FibroScan

1.3K
Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) and FibroScan are valuable diagnostic tools in gastroenterology and hepatology, each with specific applications and techniques.
Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS):
1.3K
Gross Anatomy of the Liver01:17

Gross Anatomy of the Liver

2.8K
The liver, the largest gland within the human body, is a firm and reddish-brown organ. This wedge-shaped structure weighs approximately 1.5 kg and occupies a significant portion of the right hypochondriac and epigastric regions. It extends more to the right of the body's midline than to the left.
Located under the diaphragm, the liver is almost entirely ensconced within the rib cage, providing it with substantial protection. Except for the superior most bare area, the liver's surface is...
2.8K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

EEG-Derived Entropy Monitoring During Propofol Sedation for ERCP: Sedation Profiles, Age-Related Effects, and Implications for Procedure-Specific Target Ranges.

Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)·2026
Same author

Mortality Attributable to Hepatitis B and C in Italy, Romania, and Spain, 2022 Estimates.

Liver international : official journal of the International Association for the Study of the Liver·2026
Same author

EUS point shear-wave elastography: A novel approach for noninvasive liver fibrosis assessment.

Endoscopic ultrasound·2026
Same author

Entropy-Guided Sedation Is Associated with Improved Hemodynamic Stability and Recovery During ERCP: A Prospective Real-World Cohort Study.

Journal of clinical medicine·2026
Same author

Anaesthetic Adverse Events During Propofol-Based Sedation for ERCP: A Real-World Cohort Study.

Journal of clinical medicine·2026
Same author

Monitoring the Depth of Sedation During Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: A Narrative Review of Current Evidence and Clinical Recommendations.

Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same journal

Unlocking the scar: ultrasound-guided hydrodissection for post-surgical radial nerve entrapment following clinical plateau.

Medical ultrasonography·2026
Same journal

Inflammatory nodule after hyaluronic acid and hyaluronidase injection at ultra-high-frequency ultrasound.

Medical ultrasonography·2026
Same journal

Prenatal sonographic diagnosis of oculo-auriculo-vertebral spectrum in a mid-trimester fetus.

Medical ultrasonography·2026
Same journal

Sonographic features of low-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasms.

Medical ultrasonography·2026
Same journal

Pouch-like infective endocarditis of the mitral valve.

Medical ultrasonography·2026
Same journal

Intramyometrial cyst mimicking ovarian endometriotic cyst.

Medical ultrasonography·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 5, 2026

Implementation of Non-invasive Point of Care Transient Elastography for Evaluation of Liver Disease in Pediatric Populations with Cystic Fibrosis
05:56

Implementation of Non-invasive Point of Care Transient Elastography for Evaluation of Liver Disease in Pediatric Populations with Cystic Fibrosis

Published on: August 29, 2025

707

Liver elastography - an update.

Ioan Sporea1, Odd Helge Gilja, Simona Bota

  • 1Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Romania;

Medical Ultrasonography
|November 29, 2013
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Non-invasive ultrasound elastography methods like Transient Elastography (TE), Acoustic Radiation Force Impulse (ARFI), and Shear Wave Elastography (SWE) are increasingly used for liver fibrosis assessment. TE remains valuable for predicting complications such as portal hypertension.

More Related Videos

Author Spotlight: Advancing Hepatic Fibrosis Diagnosis Using Magnetic Resonance Elastography and AI
06:09

Author Spotlight: Advancing Hepatic Fibrosis Diagnosis Using Magnetic Resonance Elastography and AI

Published on: July 21, 2023

2.2K
Application of Ultrasound and Shear Wave Elastography Imaging in a Rat Model of NAFLD/NASH
07:13

Application of Ultrasound and Shear Wave Elastography Imaging in a Rat Model of NAFLD/NASH

Published on: April 20, 2021

3.8K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 5, 2026

Implementation of Non-invasive Point of Care Transient Elastography for Evaluation of Liver Disease in Pediatric Populations with Cystic Fibrosis
05:56

Implementation of Non-invasive Point of Care Transient Elastography for Evaluation of Liver Disease in Pediatric Populations with Cystic Fibrosis

Published on: August 29, 2025

707
Author Spotlight: Advancing Hepatic Fibrosis Diagnosis Using Magnetic Resonance Elastography and AI
06:09

Author Spotlight: Advancing Hepatic Fibrosis Diagnosis Using Magnetic Resonance Elastography and AI

Published on: July 21, 2023

2.2K
Application of Ultrasound and Shear Wave Elastography Imaging in a Rat Model of NAFLD/NASH
07:13

Application of Ultrasound and Shear Wave Elastography Imaging in a Rat Model of NAFLD/NASH

Published on: April 20, 2021

3.8K

Area of Science:

  • Hepatology
  • Medical Imaging
  • Diagnostic Techniques

Background:

  • Liver fibrosis assessment is crucial for managing chronic liver disease.
  • Liver biopsy is the gold standard, but non-invasive methods are gaining traction.
  • Ultrasound-based elastography offers an alternative for fibrosis evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current non-invasive ultrasound elastography techniques for liver fibrosis assessment.
  • To compare the efficacy of different elastographic methods, including Transient Elastography (TE), Acoustic Radiation Force Impulse (ARFI) Elastography, and Real-Time Shear Wave Elastography (SWE).
  • To evaluate the utility of these methods in predicting liver cirrhosis complications.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on non-invasive elastographic techniques for liver fibrosis.
  • Comparison of Transient Elastography (TE), Acoustic Radiation Force Impulse (ARFI) Elastography, and Real-Time Shear Wave Elastography (SWE).
  • Assessment of the role of TE in predicting complications like portal hypertension.

Main Results:

  • Transient Elastography (TE) is the oldest validated non-invasive method for liver fibrosis.
  • Acoustic Radiation Force Impulse (ARFI) Elastography shows results comparable to TE for fibrosis assessment.
  • Real-Time Shear Wave Elastography (SWE) is a newer technique with promising results; Strain elastography is less utilized.
  • TE is effective in predicting liver cirrhosis complications, outperforming ARFI in this aspect.

Conclusions:

  • Ultrasound elastography, particularly TE, ARFI, and SWE, provides valuable non-invasive assessment of liver fibrosis.
  • TE is also important for predicting complications of liver cirrhosis, such as portal hypertension.
  • Further research may refine the application of newer techniques like SWE and ARFI.