Controlled attenuation parameter by vibration-controlled transient elastography for steatosis assessment in members of the public undergoing regular health checkups with reference to magnetic resonance imaging-based proton density fat fraction.

Aim: Controlled attenuation parameter (CAP) measured by vibration-controlled transient elastography (FibroScan) allows repeatable and reliable assessment of liver steatosis for screening of patients at risk of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis development among asymptomatic individuals at a community level. However, this has never been compared with another quantitative method, such as magnetic resonance imaging-based proton density fat fraction, among the Chinese health checkup population.

Methods: A multicenter prospective study was conducted with Chinese individuals undergoing regular health checkups.