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MR Touch
MR Touch helps you identify variations in liver tissue stiffness.
MR Touch
Patients who suffer from chronic liver diseases such as fibrosis and cirrhosis often require ongoing observation by a gastroenterologist. This can entail invasive procedures that don’t always provide a full picture of the liver. MR Touch, developed by GE with the Mayo Clinic, approaches liver exams by using acoustic waves to identify variations in tissue stiffness. This provides an Elastrogram, an anatomical depiction of the tissue stiffness of the liver. The Elastrogram provides radiologists and gastroenterologists additional input to help them make informed decisions about treatment. The image is captured in as little as 14 seconds, one short breath-hold.