Segmental fECV measurement using PCD-CT as an early predictor of liver function decline in chronic liver disease

Segmental fECV measurement using PCD-CT offers preliminary insights into liver function. Increased fECV in the medial (S4) and anterior (S5, S8) segments showed potential as an early indicator of functional decline, while fECV in the posterior segments (S6, S7) suggested utility in disease staging. As a proof-of-concept study, these findings require further validation before this approach can be adopted in clinical practice.