Ultraschall in der Medizin - European Journal of Ultrasound, Table of Contents Ultraschall Med 2012; 33(6): 598-599DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1330303 Letter to the Editor © Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkLetter to the Editor Recommend Article Abstract Buy Article(opens in new window) Full Text References References 1 Rifai K, Cornberg J, Bahr M et al. ARFI elastography of the spleen is inferior to liver elastography for the detection of portal hypertension. Ultraschall in Med 2011; 32: E24-E30 2 Colecchia A, Montrone L, Scaioli E et al. Measurement of Spleen Stiffness to Evaluate Portal Hypertension and the Presence of Esophageal Varices in Patients With HCV-Related Cirrhosis. Gastroenterology 2012; 143: 646-654 3 Piscaglia F, Salvatore V, Di Donato R et al. Accuracy of VirtualTouch Acoustic Radiation Force Impulse (ARFI) imaging for the diagnosis of cirrhosis during liver ultrasonography. Ultraschall in Med 2011; 32: 167-175