Table 2.
Results of liver elasticity values (kPa) and velocity (m/s) by 2D-SWE according to gender.
| Parameters | Variables | Girls (n = 114) | Boys (n = 92) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E Median (kPa) | Mean ± SD | 3.669 ± 0.4794 | 3.787 ± 0.4656 | 0.0774 |
| 95% CI of mean | 3.580–3.758 | 3.690–3.883 | ||
| Cutoff value (Mean + 2 SD) | 4.6278 | 4.7182 | ||
| V median (m/s) | Mean±SD | 1.085 ± 0.06040 | 1.092 ± 0.1171 | *0.0182 |
| 95% CI of mean | 1.074–1.096 | 1.067–1.116 | ||
| Cutoff value (Mean + 2 SD) | 1.2058 | 1.3262 |
CI – confidence interval, 2D-SWE – 2D-Shear Wave Elastography, E – elasticity, kPa – Kilo Pascal, m/s – meter/second, n – number, SD - standard deviation, V – velocity, *test Kruskal-Wallis.