Diagnostic Value of a Computerized Hepatorenal Index for Sonographic Quantification of Liver Steatosis

Abstract

The hepatorenal sonographic index is a sensitive noninvasive method for steatosis quantification. It can diagnose small amounts of liver fat that would be missed by conventional sonography. It is reproducible and operator independent and can serve as an efficient tool to follow patients with steatosis and evaluate the efficacy of new treatment techniques.