Coupling computer-aided ultrasound methods with v-cad reconstruction to virtual characterization of hepatic steatosis

Abstract

Steatosis is the most frequent chronic liver disease and one of the most frequent ultrasound finding. At the moment there is no proven treatment applicable for all patients. Correction of the associated risk factors and, improvements of the Body Mass Index and Waist Circumference using diet and exercise alone and combined has the most proven results. No adequate imaging tool to monitor individual steatosis grade in daily practice or interventional studies exists. Our goal is to identify a simple, efficient and affordable method to quantify the evolution of steatosis and to test its reliability vs. human interpretation of ultrasound findings.