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Precision and Test-Retest Repeatability of Stiffness Measurement with MR Elastography: A Multicenter Phantom Study.

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MR elastography (MRE) demonstrates high precision and repeatability for liver stiffness measurement in multicenter phantom studies. Standardized protocols ensure reliable noninvasive liver fibrosis staging across different scanners.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Imaging
  • Biophysics
  • Quantitative MRI

Background:

  • MR elastography (MRE) is a validated technique for noninvasive liver fibrosis staging.
  • Limited data exists on MRE stiffness measurement precision and repeatability in multicenter settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the precision and test-retest repeatability of MRE stiffness measurements across multiple institutions.
  • To evaluate MRE performance using standardized phantoms and acquisition protocols.

Main Methods:

  • Three polyvinyl chloride gel phantoms with varying stiffness were scanned across five centers using 10 clinical MRE systems (1.5-T and 3-T).
  • Standardized two-dimensional (2D) gradient-recalled echo (GRE) and 2D spin-echo (SE) echo-planar imaging (EPI) protocols were employed.
  • Stiffness precision (coefficient of variation, CV) and repeatability (repeatability coefficient, RC) were calculated.

Main Results:

  • Overall mean precision (CV) was 5.8%; 2D GRE showed 4.5% CV and 2D SE EPI showed 7.8% CV.
  • Overall mean test-retest repeatability (RC) was 5.8%; 2D GRE achieved 4.9% RC and 2D SE EPI achieved 7.0% RC.
  • Excellent in vitro precision and repeatability were observed across centers.

Conclusions:

  • MR elastography exhibits excellent in vitro precision and same-session test-retest repeatability in a multicenter environment.
  • Standardized MRE protocols, hardware, and reconstruction algorithms are key to achieving consistent stiffness measurements.
  • These findings support the reliability of MRE for multicenter liver fibrosis staging.