Factors Associated with the Quality of Transient Elastography

Background Transient elastography is a noninvasive method for the evaluation of fibrosis in chronic liver disease. However, its reliability is variable, and the factors associated with its accuracy have not been identified completely. Aims To identify the factors associated with the reliability of transient elastography. Methods A total of 2033 transient elastography measurements were taken from March 2009 to October 2013. Reliability was determined according to the interquartile range/median (IQR/M 10 measurements, the presence of chronic hepatic disease, and a success rate of >60 %. Conclusions The operator and clinical and anthropometric characteristics are factors that influence the success and reliability of transient elastography. Improvements in the quality of the procedure are needed to provide better diagnostic accuracy in clinical practice.