Liver elastography is a test to assess the different degrees of liver scarring (fibrosis) and fat build-up in the liver, which may lead to various liver diseases.
The test is recommended to assess common symptoms of liver disease.
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- The patient will lie flat on the examination table as the sonographer passes the scanning wand over the upper right abdominal area, right under the ribs.
- The imaging wand emits several pulses directly into the liver, calculating the rate at which the ultrasound waves pass through the liver tissue.
- The test typically takes 15 minutes or less to conduct.
You should not eat for four hours before the liver elastography.
Liver elastography results are typically available shortly after the test. The hepatologist will discuss the results with you. Depending on the findings, you may require further investigations or modifications to your treatment plan.
Liver elastography is performed in the office.