Precise measurement of liver fibrosis and cirrhosis

Endosonographic shear wave elastography (EUS-SWE) measures the "hardness" of the liver tissue and shows whether fibrosis or early stages of cirrhosis are already present.

As the measurement is carried out directly inside the body, it is particularly precise - even in cases of limited sound transmission from the outside (e.g. obesity, ribcage, intestinal gas).

This means that patients at Vivomed receive a reliable assessment of their liver condition, which is crucial for therapy decisions and follow-up checks.

about the author: Dr. Stefan Schlosser is a specialist in gastroenterology and general internal medicine and holds a master's degree in health economics. With over 20 years of professional experience, he has a wealth of clinical and scientific experience. He specializes in interventional minimally invasive endoscopy, functional diagnostics and endobariology. Dr. Schlosser is a course leader for the SGUM in ultrasound training for young doctors and is a member of the Swiss, European and American Society of Gastroenterology (SGG, ESGE, ASGE). He works in an SIWF-recognized outpatient training center in Bern.