Liver Elastography is a non-invasive imaging technique that measures liver stiffness to assess fibrosis and liver disease. It helps diagnose conditions like fatty liver disease and cirrhosis without the need for a biopsy. The procedure is quick, painless, and provides real-time results.
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The Procedure |
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Liver Elastography |
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Before Your Procedure |
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Schedule Your Procedure |
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| Appointment | Schedule your procedure appointment with GastroDoxs by phone @ 832-632-4070 or in the office |
| Location | The procedure is performed in our clinic |
| Insurance | If any prior authorization is required for the procedure, our office will obtain the required authorization |
| Financial | GastroDoxs procedure fees will be collected when you schedule your procedure |
| Changes | To cancel or reschedule, call or text GastroDoxs @ 832-632-4070 |
Diet |
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| 2 Weeks Before | No alcohol |
| 3 Hours Before | No food or liquids 3 hours before your procedure |
Medications |
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| Medications | Take your medications as normal |
Procedure Day |
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| Diet | No food or liquids 3 hours before your procedure |
| Arrival | Arrive at the GastroDoxs Office during your scheduled time |
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| Diagnostic | Once the liver is visualized a series of 10 painless pulses are then applied to the liver |
| Measurements | The measurements are recorded & an overall liver fat score & stiffness score is processed |
After Your Procedure |
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| Appointment | Ensure that you have a followup 2-3 weeks after the procedure |
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| Questions | Call or text GastroDoxs @ 832-632-4070 |
Liver elastography is used to measure liver stiffness, helping diagnose fibrosis, cirrhosis, and liver disease severity in conditions like hepatitis, Fatty liver disease, and alcohol-related liver damage.
A FibroScan assesses liver stiffness and fat content, detecting fibrosis, cirrhosis, and Fatty liver disease without a biopsy. It helps monitor chronic liver conditions and treatment effectiveness.
Yes, fasting is required for at least 3-4 hours before a FibroScan to ensure accurate results, as food and fluids can affect liver stiffness measurements.
Fast for 3-4 hours, avoid alcohol before the test, and wear loose-fitting clothing. Inform your doctor about any medical conditions or pregnancy before the procedure.
Elastography measures tissue stiffness by sending low-frequency vibrations or sound waves into the liver. Stiffer tissue indicates fibrosis or cirrhosis, while softer tissue suggests a healthy liver.