Non-Invasive Assessment of Hepatic Fibrosis by Elastic Measurement of Liver Using Magnetic Resonance Tagging Images

To date, the measurement of the stiffness of liver requires a special vibrational tool that limits its application in many hospitals. In this study, we developed a novel method for automatically assessing the elasticity of the liver without any use of contrast agents or mechanical devices. By calcul...

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Main Authors: Xuejun Zhang, Xiangrong Zhou, Takeshi Hara, Hiroshi Fujita
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-03-01
Series:Applied Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/8/3/437