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MRI-based radiomic feature analysis of end-stage liver disease for severity stratification

  • By

  • Jennifer Nitsch

  • Jordan Sack

  • Michael W. Halle

  • Jan H. Moltz

  • April Wall

  • Anna E. Rutherford

  • Ron Kikinis

  • Hans Meine

  • March 1, 2021

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    Cirrhosis, caused by various chronic liver diseases, leads to significant mortality, with nearly two million deaths annually worldwide.

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    The MELD scoring system stratifies liver transplant candidates by estimating 90-day mortality based on serum creatinine, bilirubin, and INR.

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    MRI-based radiomic feature analysis can noninvasively assess liver disease severity and predict decompensation in cirrhotic patients.

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    This study uniquely focuses on MRI data from a single center to ensure consistency in feature extraction for cirrhosis severity assessment.

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    The goal is to develop a radiomic signature that enhances patient assessment and treatment guidance, potentially improving MELD transplant prioritization.

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MRI-based radiomic feature analysis of end-stage liver disease for severity stratification

  • by Jennifer Nitsch, Jordan Sack, Michael W. Halle, Jan H. Moltz, April Wall, Anna E. Rutherford, Ron Kikinis, Hans Meine

  • March 1, 2021

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