In this Expert Insights session, Prof. Paul Sidhu from King’s College Hospital presents an overview of emerging liver ultrasound techniques that are poised to transform clinical practice. Speaking at the Samsung Dinner Forum, he emphasizes how innovations in imaging are enhancing both diagnostic accuracy and patient care for hepatic diseases.
It highlights the advancements and applications of various ultrasound technologies, including B-mode ultrasound, Doppler ultrasound, contrast-enhanced ultrasound, elastography, and fat quantification, in the diagnosis and management of liver disease. Specifically, it explains the importance of elastography and fat quantification in the diagnosis of liver fibrosis and fatty liver disease, highlighting their impact on patient care and clinical practice.
Prof. Sidhu outlines how these techniques are integrated into modern ultrasound systems, making them accessible in both specialized and general imaging settings. He underscores their importance in early detection, disease staging, and treatment monitoring, particularly for conditions such as chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma.
The session concludes with a look at how continuous innovation, AI-assisted analysis, and training will further advance liver imaging, leading to faster, more accurate, and patient-friendly diagnostics.
