Obesity and Body Composition in Relation to Liver and Kidney Ultrasound Elastography in Paediatric Patients with Either Hypertension or Chronic Kidney Disease

(1) Background: Ultrasound elastography is a novel ultrasound technique for evaluating tissue elasticity. One of the key factors influencing the measurement in children is excess weight. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of body composition, namely, fat mass, on liver and kidney ultrasound ela...

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Main Authors: Nataša Marčun Varda, Sonja Golob Jančič, Mirjam Močnik
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-12-01
Series:Children
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/11/1/18