Retrospective cohort study demonstrates MRE's association with liver stiffness in Fontan patients, implying potential clinical insight.
Key Points
MRE showed a significant correlation between high liver stiffness and congestive hepatic fibrosis score in patients with Fontan-associated liver disease.
Patients had a mean liver stiffness of 5.3 kPa, which correlated with hemodynamic and histological findings, indicating MRE's potential utility.
This observational study included 22 patients with Fontan-associated liver disease assessed at Yokohama City University Hospital.
MRE could serve as a non-invasive tool for evaluating liver fibrosis, highlighting the need for further studies to validate its clinical applicability.