We assessed the test-retest reliability of MR Elastography, and compared the estimates of the shear storage modulus G’ (tissue elasticity) from two different reconstruction methods; a localized divergence-free finite-element approach and a local curl approach. The median coefficient of variation for two scans of the brain was 2.8 %, whereas the intraclass correlation coefficient between scan 1 and scan 2 was 0.80. G’ values estimated using the local curl method were 19% lower than with the divergence-free method. MRE of the human brain appears robust, while absolute values are dependent on the reconstruction method and should be used with care.
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