Body posture can modulate liver stiffness measured by transient elastography: a prospective observational study
We demonstrated, for the first time, the feasibility of utilizing upright postures as an alternative measurement protocol for TE. We further unravel a previously unrecognized role of transitioning between different postures to assist the diagnosis of cirrhosis. The findings suggested that daily physiological activity of postural changes suffices to alter LS. Therefore, body positioning should be standardized and carefully considered when interpreting LS.
Authors
- Ming‐Hua Zheng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4984-2631)
- Yangmin Lin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4345-6799)
- Zihao Huang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8869-649X)
- Yong‐Ping Zheng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3407-9226)
- Minping Deng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1226-6485)
- Chen-Hui Ye
Institutions
- Hong Kong Polytechnic University (HK)
- Wenzhou Medical University (CN)
- First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Gastroenterology
- Published
- 2024-10-31
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12876-024-03473-8
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.16