Introduction: Welcome and overview of the workshop

Description

Transient Elastography 101:

• What liver tissue properties are measured and how
• What are the current indications for elastography examination in clinical practice 
• When is elastography examination inappropriate? 
• What other tests can be used if US-based elastography is not available 
• What are the options when an examination is not technically successful 
• What if elastography results conflict with findings on other clinical examinations