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Abstract #4655

Utilizing Magnetic Resonance Elastography in the Evaluation of Liver Donors

Tilina Hu1, Alvin Silva1, Leland Hu1, Richard Ehman2

1Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ, United States; 2Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States


To determine accurate biopsy-validated Magnetic Resonance Elastography threshold values that distinguish normal from abnormal liver (due to fibrosis and/or inflammation). We focus specifically on pre-operative evaluation of liver donors prior to transplant.